It is often said in the culinary world that the most important tool in the kitchen is a good knife. The right knife can be a huge help in preparing beautiful dishes and ensuring optimal safety in the kitchen. Using a properly made and sharpened knife means you have more control over what you're cutting. Cutting with a comfortable and sharp knife is much more pleasant. , , It's more efficient and can get the job done quickly and surgically accurate, whether you're slicing greens or a huge pumpkin with nutmeg. That's why FISSMAN introduces a whole new level of knives and hatchets designed in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture. Where over 800 years ago the first blacksmiths established workshops to forge the sharpest swords known throughout Japan, and a few centuries later, these developments were already used in the production of famous local knives. Our knives are inspired by Japan, they breathe the spirit and passion of uncompromising blacksmithing.