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Limited Edition Four Gods Series - Vol. 4 - Genbu Four years ago, we released “Suzaku” as the first in a series of limited editions, applying the technology we developed when we launched Samadhi in 2008 and launched various series. The second series, “White Tiger,” was released four years ago, followed by the third series, “Blue Dragon,” last year, which was well received. The first series was the “Suzaku” series, followed by the “White Tiger” series, the second series, and the third series, the “Blue Dragon” series, which was released last year. Since ancient times, each direction has been a symbol of an imaginary creation. The north is the Genbu, the south is the Suzaku, the east is the Blue Dragon, and the west is the White Tiger. This time, we developed this product based on the concept of Genbu. The handle is made of a new acrylic material, and the handle's complex polyhedral shape and the butt metal are also characterized to bring it closer to the image of Genbu. For the blade, we planned to use an original material after many communications with the material manufacturer. The core is made of coreless steel, with side plates on both sides and three layers of steel. It took a lot of effort to express the turtle's back. We also put a lot of effort into stamping the pattern from the mold making process to create a Genbu-like specification. For the case, we prepared a very unique storage case that can hold a set of 4 pieces, based on the image of an ancient Japanese paulownia chest. A very unique storage case is provided to hold the set of four. The case is limited to 50 sets worldwide and is numbered. We are confident in the practicality of the product, but we are also confident in the quality. The limited series will be developed with the total effort to create a unique presence of samadhi. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

"Mcusta” is a knife brand based in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, whose name comes from the precision and finesse of its products, which are a fusion of Japan's advanced processing technology and traditional craftsmanship.

The company's unique design, with its unique Japanese atmosphere, and its energetic development of limited edition models, have earned it a high reputation worldwide.

Located in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, a world-famous cutlery production area, Marusho Industry's products are made using a variety of high-performance machine tools and hand-finished by skilled craftsmen.
The products are offered to the world as "first-class products selected by sensitivity" and are highly evaluated.
The brands owned by the company include "Silky" for easy-to-use and functional scissors, "Mcusta" for high-quality pocket knives with Japanese technology and Japanese design, and "Zanmai" for authentic kitchen knives.

These knives are produced using the culture, craftsmanship of Seki's swordsmiths and advanced technology to make its unique taste products and the quest for superior cutting performance.





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Located in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, a world-famous cutlery production area, Marusho Industry's products are made using a variety of high-performance machine tools and hand-finished by skilled craftsmen.
The products are offered to the world as "first-class products selected by sensitivity" and are highly evaluated.
The brands owned by the company include "Silky" for easy-to-use and functional scissors, "Mcusta" for high-quality pocket knives with Japanese technology and Japanese design, and "Zanmai" for authentic kitchen knives.

These knives are produced using the culture, craftsmanship of Seki's swordsmiths and advanced technology to make its unique taste products and the quest for superior cutting performance.

Located in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, a world-famous cutlery production area, Marusho Industry's products are made using a variety of high-performance machine tools and hand-finished by skilled craftsmen.
The products are offered to the world as "first-class products selected by sensitivity" and are highly evaluated.
The brands owned by the company include "Silky" for easy-to-use and functional scissors, "Mcusta" for high-quality pocket knives with Japanese technology and Japanese design, and "Zanmai" for authentic kitchen knives.

These knives are produced using the culture, craftsmanship of Seki's swordsmiths and advanced technology to make its unique taste products and the quest for superior cutting performance.

"Mcusta” is a knife brand based in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, whose name comes from the precision and finesse of its products, which are a fusion of Japan's advanced processing technology and traditional craftsmanship.

The company's unique design, with its unique Japanese atmosphere, and its energetic development of limited edition models, have earned it a high reputation worldwide.

"Mcusta” is a knife brand based in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, whose name comes from the precision and finesse of its products, which are a fusion of Japan's advanced processing technology and traditional craftsmanship.

The company's unique design, with its unique Japanese atmosphere, and its energetic development of limited edition models, have earned it a high reputation worldwide.

"Mcusta” is a knife brand based in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, whose name comes from the precision and finesse of its products, which are a fusion of Japan's advanced processing technology and traditional craftsmanship.The company's unique design, with its unique Japanese atmosphere, and its energetic development of limited edition models, have earned it a high reputation worldwide.

"Mcusta” is a knife brand based in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, whose name comes from the precision and finesse of its products, which are a fusion of Japan's advanced processing technology and traditional craftsmanship.The company's unique design, with its unique Japanese atmosphere, and its energetic development of limited edition models, have earned it a high reputation worldwide.

"Mcusta” is a knife brand based in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, whose name comes from the precision and finesse of its products, which are a fusion of Japan's advanced processing technology and traditional craftsmanship.

The company's unique design, with its unique Japanese atmosphere, and its energetic development of limited edition models, have earned it a high reputation worldwide.

Located in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, a world-famous cutlery production area, Marusho Industry's products are made using a variety of high-performance machine tools and hand-finished by skilled craftsmen.The products are offered to the world as "first-class products selected by sensitivity" and are highly evaluated.The brands owned by the company include "Silky" for easy-to-use and functional scissors, "Mcusta" for high-quality pocket knives with Japanese technology and Japanese design, and "Zanmai" for authentic kitchen knives.These knives are produced using the culture, craftsmanship of Seki's swordsmiths and advanced technology to make its unique taste products and the quest for superior cutting performance.

Located in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, a world-famous cutlery production area, Marusho Industry's products are made using a variety of high-performance machine tools and hand-finished by skilled craftsmen.
The products are offered to the world as "first-class products selected by sensitivity" and are highly evaluated.
The brands owned by the company include "Silky" for easy-to-use and functional scissors, "Mcusta" for high-quality pocket knives with Japanese technology and Japanese design, and "Zanmai" for authentic kitchen knives.

These knives are produced using the culture, craftsmanship of Seki's swordsmiths and advanced technology to make its unique taste products and the quest for superior cutting performance.

Located in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, a world-famous cutlery production area, Marusho Industry's products are made using a variety of high-performance machine tools and hand-finished by skilled craftsmen.
The products are offered to the world as "first-class products selected by sensitivity" and are highly evaluated.
The brands owned by the company include "Silky" for easy-to-use and functional scissors, "Mcusta" for high-quality pocket knives with Japanese technology and Japanese design, and "Zanmai" for authentic kitchen knives.

These knives are produced using the culture, craftsmanship of Seki's swordsmiths and advanced technology to make its unique taste products and the quest for superior cutting performance.

Located in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, a world-famous cutlery production area, Marusho Industry's products are made using a variety of high-performance machine tools and hand-finished by skilled craftsmen.
The products are offered to the world as "first-class products selected by sensitivity" and are highly evaluated.
The brands owned by the company include "Silky" for easy-to-use and functional scissors, "Mcusta" for high-quality pocket knives with Japanese technology and Japanese design, and "Zanmai" for authentic kitchen knives.

These knives are produced using the culture, craftsmanship of Seki's swordsmiths and advanced technology to make its unique taste products and the quest for superior cutting performance.

Located in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, a world-famous cutlery production area, Marusho Industry's products are made using a variety of high-performance machine tools and hand-finished by skilled craftsmen.
The products are offered to the world as "first-class products selected by sensitivity" and are highly evaluated.
The brands owned by the company include "Silky" for easy-to-use and functional scissors, "Mcusta" for high-quality pocket knives with Japanese technology and Japanese design, and "Zanmai" for authentic kitchen knives.

These knives are produced using the culture, craftsmanship of Seki's swordsmiths and advanced technology to make its unique taste products and the quest for superior cutting performance.

Located in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, a world-famous cutlery production area, Marusho Industry's products are made using a variety of high-performance machine tools and hand-finished by skilled craftsmen.The products are offered to the world as "first-class products selected by sensitivity" and are highly evaluated.The brands owned by the company include "Silky" for easy-to-use and functional scissors, "Mcusta" for high-quality pocket knives with Japanese technology and Japanese design, and "Zanmai" for authentic kitchen knives.These knives are produced using the culture, craftsmanship of Seki's swordsmiths and advanced technology to make its unique taste products and the quest for superior cutting performance.

Located in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, a world-famous cutlery production area, Marusho Industry's products are made using a variety of high-performance machine tools and hand-finished by skilled craftsmen.The products are offered to the world as "first-class products selected by sensitivity" and are highly evaluated.The brands owned by the company include "Silky" for easy-to-use and functional scissors, "Mcusta" for high-quality pocket knives with Japanese technology and Japanese design, and "Zanmai" for authentic kitchen knives.These knives are produced using the culture, craftsmanship of Seki's swordsmiths and advanced technology to make its unique taste products and the quest for superior cutting performance.

Kofuse-zukuri is a difficult technique that requires a high level of skill and experience, and is the same manufacturing method used for Japanese swords.
The Kofuse-zukuri method was developed in 1995 out of the desire to create something unique, something with the sharpness of forging but with the elasticity of a sword.
Conventional hammered blades are made by inserting steel into steel (steel is sandwiched between steel), but Kofuse-zukuri is the opposite: steel is inserted into steel, in other words, steel is wrapped around extremely soft iron, which serves as the core metal, in the same way as Japanese swords are made.
This highly technical and time-consuming forging process is said to be the reason why Yasugi steel is as resilient as spring steel, strong, and durable (does not chip).
Incidentally, the brand name "Red Orca" was named after Shozo Akitomo, the sales manager of the company, who is fond of orcas.

Yamamoto Knives, located in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture, is headed by Nao Yamamoto, an official traditional craftsman.He is known for his skill in using both carbon steel and stainless steel to create kitchen knives with Damascus patterns and Japanese style knives in his excellent taste.