The Kikuichi has a long and distinguished history. Although they have been producing superior cutlery for more than a hundred years, the origin of the company lies some seven hundred years ago. For most of their history, they have manufactured Samurai swords that bore the Emperor's Chrysanthemum symbol as a mark of their excellence. Today, their ancestor's swords are considered national treasures in Japan. Their tradition of sword making begun so long ago it is something that the Kikuichi is proud to carry on in the high standard of craftsmanship they apply to the cutlery they produce today.