The city of Seki has been an industrial center of Japanese swords and knives since the 14th century.
In 2004 ZWILLING JA HENCKELS merged with the most important manufacturer of knives in the city of Seki.
Today, the company uses German technique together with Japanese experience. The result is the manufacturing of Japanese knives at the highest standards.
The style, elegance and refinement combine in Japanese culture. They are also equivalent to the new ZWILLING J.A. Miyabi HENCKELS brand. Miyabi knives embody beauty and clarity, based on the tradition of the famous Japanese swords.