SATAKE CUTLERY Knives are manufactured in Seki City, Japan and combines years of craftsmanship with new modern design. The company was founded in 1947 with the participation of many manufacturers of kitchen tools and made from the best samples of steel. The city of Seki is world famous in production of the finest knives. The history of these knives are rooted in weapon production in Seki dating back to the 13th century, when the famous samurai swords began to be made here.