Masutani-san works in a small shop behind his house located in the famous Takefu Knife Village. He primarily works on his own but gets help from his two grandsons on the weekends, and his Son-in-law who would like to take over the business when Masutani-san retires.Being a master sharpener, he takes great pride in making sure every knife that leaves his shop is razor sharp. He makes beautiful and affordable knives that we highly recommend to home users looking for something that performs well, won't break the bank and is easy to maintain.

The Takefu Knife Village is a cooperative workshop consisting of, and upcoming apprentices, learning the trade in Echizen city, Fukui prefecture, Japan. The area has a 700 year long history of smithing with roots in agricultural tools turned cutlery powerhouse.