A knife inspired by the reverse-blade sword of Himura Kenshin, the protagonist of the TV anime “Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story,” will be released on October 24th by the character-specializing brand GARRACK. It is produced in Seki City, a world-renowned knife production area in Japan. Image
URL: Ueni Trading Co., Ltd. Press release: October 16, 2025 To Members of the Press A kitchen knife inspired by the reverse-blade sword of Himura Kenshin, the protagonist of the TV anime “Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story,” will be released on October 24th by the character-specializing brand GARRACK. Produced in Seki City, Japan’s world-renowned knife production center.
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here:https://world-wide-watch.jp/s/garrack/feature/rurouni-kenshin2025_1/ ■“Reverse blade sword” image knife Introducing a new knife inspired by the “reverse-blade sword” of Himura Kenshin, the protagonist of the TV anime “Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story.” The design is inspired by the distinctive “reverse-blade sword” and features a shape similar to a Japanese sword. The actual blade faces downward, making it easy to use and providing exceptional sharpness. This knife combines sharpness and design, realized in collaboration with NiNJA, a knife brand from Seki City, Japan’s world-renowned knife production region.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25284/1732/25284-1732-32014fa4660ffd62fce72bb57833c5d0-1600×1600.jpg ■”Reverse blade” style design with fake ripples engraved on the back
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25284/1732/25284-1732-86f6dc18ddf30137755c70a2dad9c02f-1600×1600.jpg The blade is finished in matte black with a fluorine coating to recreate the fake ripples. Of course, the actual blade is attached to the bottom for practical use. ■Form similar to a Japanese sword
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25284/1732/25284-1732-bdc6bf3cb402cd89c151529ba5bfc20a-1600×1600.jpg It curves beautifully all the way to the tip, like a Japanese sword. Its base is a gyuto knife, which originated from a Western chef’s knife and is suitable for cutting meat. It features a long blade with teeth all the way to the tip, making it suitable for cutting a variety of ingredients, including meat and thick ingredients. ■The
craftsmanship of Seki City, Japan’s number one production area, shines through Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, is a world-renowned producer of Japanese knives. Along with Solingen and Shayfield, it is one of the world’s leading knife-making regions and is considered one of the “Three S of Cutlery.” With a history of Japanese sword production dating back to the Kamakura period, Seki City boasts the highest shipment value of cutlery products in Japan. These knives are meticulously crafted by the artisans of the ever-innovating brand “NiNJA.” Seki City’s traditions and techniques still live on today.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25284/1732/25284-1732-0a653603c1409ab4aa534dbb82941aee-795×530.jpg ■NiNJA This brand was born from the concept of “making knives stylish” by adding the essence of design to the traditional techniques of Seki City. It is imbued with the desire to not only provide functionality, but also the joy of using knives and a sense of status.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25284/1732/25284-1732-8c72019d428566374868c01584014637-800×534.jpg Blade Features Made of molybdenum vanadium steel The blade is made of molybdenum-vanadium steel, which is rust-resistant, maintains its sharpness for a long time, and is easy to maintain. This stainless steel material contains both molybdenum (Mo) and vanadium (V), making it a high-quality blade material popular with chefs.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25284/1732/25284-1732-f8e096594da8d986d06e46b8b2c5e5ec-815×543.jpg ・Vacuum Hardening Hardening is an important process that dramatically increases the hardness and durability of a knife by heating and rapidly cooling the steel. This product uses vacuum hardening, which heats the steel in a vacuum and then rapidly cools it. This achieves properties that exceed those of regular hardening and a beautiful luster.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25284/1732/25284-1732-17d0d04aa352a165f326c7399c614da2-802×535.jpg ・Blade Sharpening The blade sharpening process, which is the lifeblood of a knife, is carried out not by machine but by skilled craftsmen’s hands. Each knife is carefully finished using the reliable techniques inherited from the traditions of Seki City.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25284/1732/25284-1732-0f92ec05763a46ea0148814be8b8ca83-848×565.jpg ■Campaign We are currently running a gift campaign for knife purchasers. Customers who purchase will receive an original cutting board on a first-come, first-served basis. You can chop ingredients with the feeling of using the “Kuzuryu Sen” technique.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25284/1732/25284-1732-16a47dc4da40bf8ae416799b093f9402-1600×1600.jpg ■Product Details Rurouni Kenshin x Seki City Knife, Reverse-Blade Knife, Gyuto Knife NIN-GT-RK-ST19,800 (tax included) GARRAK official website https://world-wide-watch.jp/c/brand/gar GARRAK Official X https://twitter.com/GARRACK_watch ■What is the TV anime “Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story – Kyoto Disturbance”? With a total of 72 million copies of the comic series and a total box office gross of 19.3 billion yen for the live-action films, the legendary masterpiece “Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story,” beloved by people of all ages and all over the world, will be revived as a new TV anime series starting in 2023. The original work by Nobuhiro Watsuki began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1994 and was first adapted into a TV anime in 1996. Since then, the series has seen numerous developments, including an OVA and a feature film, and “Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story – Hokkaido Arc” is currently being serialized in Jump SQ. Official website
https://rurouni-kenshin.com/ (C) Nobuhiro Watsuki/Shueisha/”Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story – Kyoto Disturbance” Production Committee What is GARAACK? GARAACK is a lifestyle brand that fuses Japan’s proud characters with fashion at a high level. Using carefully selected materials and meticulous designs that blend seamlessly into adult daily life, you can incorporate the charm of characters into your everyday life. Enjoy special moments that will make your heart flutter with these high-quality items. GARRACK official website https://world-wide-watch.jp/c/brand/gar Distributor: Ueni Trading Co., Ltd. We are a specialized trading company that handles brands such as watches, fashion accessories, and fragrances. Building on the track record and know-how we have cultivated as an import wholesaler, we have expanded our business as an authorized distributor and original brand in Japan. While serving as the exclusive distributor for Versace and Furla watches in Japan, we also develop Angel Heart and GARRACK as a manufacturer, developing numerous brands with a wide-ranging business model. Ueni Trade Official Website http://ueni.co.jp/ Copyright ©
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