NIKKEN Shinsengumi Japanese famous samurai letter opener (made in Japan)

Selected high-quality Japanese-made, replica letter opener of famous generals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1j89StmgWI0 The Samurai Letter Opener is supervised by experienced Japanese swordsmiths, and everything from planning, design to production is carried out in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, known as the "City of Blades." This series is inspired by the Shinsengumi who were active in the Tokugawa period, and reproduces the favorite swords of famous figures Kondo Isamu, Hijikata Toshizo and Okita Souji. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54223570217_9db1fd7977_b.jpg ※The thickness of the blade is 1.8mm, which is thicker than the blade of a general utility knife. Simulated Shinsengumi Samurai Letter Opener This series of products reproduces the swords of the following three Shinsengumi members: ① The fourth generation master of Tennorishin-ryu, Director of the Shinsengumi- Isamu Kondo ② "Devil Vice-Chief" Shinsengumi Vice-Chief - Hijikata Toshizo ③ Genius beautiful young swordsman, captain of the Shinsengumi 1st Team - Okita Souji 【Kondo Isamu - Nagasoya Kotetsu】 In order to reproduce Kotetsu, the beloved sword of the Shinsengumi chief and absolute leader Kondo Isamu, we focused on the design of the scabbard, tango and hamon, and insisted on the degree of restoration. The scabbard is black and translucent, and the pure Japanese style shows its majesty. A sense of solemnity. ✓Scabbard｜Glossy black ✓Blade body｜The blades are intertwined with each other’s wavy patterns https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51221522106_495e1b4d67_z.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51220805752_52cb882728_z.jpg (Photo by Isamu Kondo: Quoted from the official website of the National Library of Congress) [Hijikata Toisan's Love Sword-Izumi Mori Kanesada] In order to reproduce the beloved sword of the "Devil Vice-Commander" Hijikata Tozo, Izumi Mamoru Kanesada, who is highly skilled in swordsmanship, we focused on the design of the scabbard and hamon pattern. And it was jointly planned with the Hijikata Toizo Museum, and its level of restoration is comparable to that of Hijikata Toizo appearing before his eyes. ✓Scabbard｜Peony and Phoenix pattern ✓Blade body｜Hand-forged straight wood grain mixed with each other's eyes. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54224729138_1555db3cbc_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54223585002_fc0f03b909_b.jpg (Picture of Hijikata Tosatsu: Provided by Hijikata Tossō Archives) [Okita Souji’s Loved Sword - Kikuichimonji no Mune] It is also the favorite sword of the Shinsengumi 1st Division Captain Okita Souji, who has superb swordsmanship, Kikuichimonji. We focused on the design of the scabbard, tandem and hamon. In particular, the chrysanthemum shape is beautifully reproduced. It is a letter opener that you will want to keep. ✓Scabbard｜Smooth all-black slate pattern ✓Blade body｜The straight blade has a slight rough edge in the base tone https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51222290589_310c81706f_z.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51220805807_a6b36bf2c8_z.jpg (Picture of Soten Sougoshi: © Suwahara Huyuki/Seven Continents) Size: 120*70mm Product features ＜Feature 1＞ In order to obtain high-hardness steel, knifemakers in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, use "heat treatment" technology to rapidly cool the steel heated to a critical temperature, and then carefully sharpen the letter openers with equal angles. Sharp blade. ※Due to safety considerations, this product has undergone many tests and proofing corrections during the production process. It will not be injured even if it touches the blade. The blade thickness is 1.8mm, which is thicker than a utility knife blade. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51219657776_dd279776e1_z.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51220732525_60d8a677b2_z.jpg ＜Feature 2＞ If you want to collect famous Japanese imitation swords, are you worried that there is no place to put them, or are they too expensive? With this miniature samurai letter opener, you can not only place it on the table or stand in a corner and admire it up close; When using it, you can easily take it out of the knife holder and open the letter at lightning speed. It is definitely stationery and art that can improve the quality of life and heal people's hearts. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51221571991_3d0fc7efd8_z.jpg With this Samurai letter opener, you can enjoy the fun of opening letters whether at home or at work. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51219875298_aeb0c52ef9_z.jpg creative ideas Get inspiration from daily life, when using an ordinary letter opener to open letters: It would be great if we could turn it into something happy and enjoyable! Moreover, if the letter opener could be made into a famous knife that the Shinsengumi love to use, I would definitely be very excited before starting to cut paper and open letters. Simply cutting it in half will give you an inexplicable sense of accomplishment! With this as a starting point, we began to carry out product appearance design, proofing, production and performance testing. Finally, the "Simulation Shinsengumi Samurai Letter Opener" was born. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51221789253_cb930e18ca_z.jpg About Nippon Co., Ltd. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51219875333_e3e2b3892f_z.jpg We are a time-honored blade production company with a history of 70 years. Located in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, known as the "City of Blades." We mainly manufacture business, cooking, and industrial scissors and cutting scissors, or we can produce many customized scissors according to customers' needs. OEM products such as letter openers. In recent years, we have been committed to strengthening the quality and design of our own brand of scissors, letter openers and other products. The City of Blades - Gifu Prefecture City From the end of the Kamakura period to the beginning of the Muromachi period, Motoshige, a famous swordsman from Kyushu, immigrated to Seki City, starting the 800-year history of Seki's knives. Since Seki City has abundant "pine charcoal", high-quality "Yakibori soil" used for cooling, and clear water quality such as Nagara River and Tsubo River, Many knife makers gathered here, laying the foundation for Seki City to become Japan's number one knife production center. In addition, Sekishi knives have very high artistic value. The sword made through a unique forging method called "Guanden" is "hard in texture, can be broken continuously, does not bend when broken, and the blade is sharp and can be used with ease." It has a high reputation. The resulting sword forging craftsmanship and spirit of Seki City have been passed down from generation to generation over the long years, making Seki City one of the three largest knife production centers in the world. Product specifications product specifications Contents: Letter opener, scabbard, exclusive knife holder Knife handle color: [Kondo Isamu] golden tea / [Okita Souji] white Material: [Blade] Stainless Steel; [Handle] ABS・synthetic rubber; [Scabbard and holder] ABS Size: Total length approximately 21cm Weight (g) (product only): body 35, knife holder 18 Weight (g) (including packaging): 98 Place of Origin: Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan Manufacturer: Nippon Blade Co., Ltd. ※ Notes: ① Due to safety considerations in use, the blade is single-sided and the thickness of the blade is customized to 1.8mm, which is thicker than the blade of a utility knife. Therefore, it is not easy to be injured even if it is touched. ②This product is handmade by craftsmen. There may be some scratches on the blade. This is a mark of the craftsmen's careful work, which is normal. ③When the knife is not retracted smoothly, just move the back of the knife along the scabbard to retract the knife smoothly. In accordance with the provisions of the Consumer Protection Law, you have the right to appreciate the goods for seven days from the day after they arrive. Defect determination range: ・Missing parts (the knife holder, scabbard, etc. are missing from the box) ・The joint between the handle and the blade is incomplete, and there are unusual cracks on the handle ・There are scratches, peeling paint, etc. on the knife holder and scabbard ・The knife cannot be sheathed. The knife becomes loose after being sheathed and the knife falls out. ※The inability of the letter opener to cut paper smoothly is not considered a defect. This is related to the material of the paper, the cutting point, the cutting angle and the force control. The appreciation period is not a trial period. Please do not use it before you are sure whether to return or exchange the product. Returns and exchanges must be made within seven days of the viewing period to ensure that the product is new and complete. ※Returns and exchanges will not be accepted after the appreciation period.