Seki City in Gifu Prefecture is one of the world’s three major cutlery-producing centers and ranks first in Japan in terms of cutlery production volume. More than 100 manufacturers in the city produce a wide range of products, including kitchen knives, scissors, knives, nail clippers, and kitchen utensils.
Gifu Seki Cutlery Hall offers visitors the opportunity to explore and experience the cutlery culture of Seki, one of the world’s leading centers for blade manufacturing. The facility sells approximately 2,000 carefully selected cutting-tool products from more than 70 manufacturers, generally at prices around 20% below standard retail prices.
In addition to displaying and selling cutlery, the hall features a video corner introducing Seki’s cutlery industry and local tourist attractions. Visitors can learn about the city’s long-standing expertise in blade production and its importance to the region.
The facility has a workshop where visitors can experience knife sharpening firsthand. For an additional fee, the workshop also offers sharpening services for knives and other cutting tools, helping restore their sharpness and usability.
Approximately 2,000 cutting-tool products are on display, including kitchen knives, other knives, razors, scissors, and nail clippers. Visitors can purchase these products at around 80–90% of standard retail prices, making the shop an excellent place to find quality Japanese cutlery.
Test excavations at the Furumachi Archaeological Site uncovered remains associated with blacksmithing dating from the late Muromachi period (1336–1573).
Part of the floor at Gifu Seki Cutlery Hall is made of glass, allowing visitors to view a section of the archaeological remains below. A similar display can also be seen at the adjacent tourist information center.