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 Sekikawa Rinkichi・関川林吉

Key History,

 Characteristics, and Place of Origin Based in “Echigo Yoita”—a town with a long tradition of being known as a center for cutlery—the company has specialized in the manufacture of hand tools, particularly planes.

Trade Names and Marks Notable marks on their planes include “Sekimagoroku” and “Echigo no Jūnin Sekirin.” Passing Down the Craft: The exceptional blacksmithing skills and commitment to sharpness demonstrated by the founder, Sekikawa Rinkichi, were passed down to the next generation, Sekikawa Seikichi. Even today, the quality of these planes—which are easy to sharpen and cut exceptionally well—is highly regarded. Known among traditional tool enthusiasts and craftsmen as a master craftsman, he produced planes using high-quality steel—such as Aogami No. 1—and “Kamaji” (an ancient type of forged iron) as base metal, achieving both a sharp cutting edge and long-lasting performance (a balance of ease of sharpening and durability).


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