Since their inauguration in 1894, these folding knives have been casted and handcrafted in Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture. The blade is laminated with Aogami blue, the highest grade of steel, resulting in an exceedingly sharp and durable knife. Moreover, the brass casing and the double-edged Aogami blue steel blade complement each other perfectly, resulting in a very elegant and exquisite knife.