Greeting & Access

Greeting

My Kenting was taught by my parents.
Some people have a negative idea, "What is a swordsmith making a knife?"
However, the master said, "When you become a swordsmith, you won't sell your sword at first. Therefore, there are many swordsmiths who cannot live and go out of business.
It is meaningful to continue blacksmith work even after making a Kenting."
I think there are few customers who are interested in Japanese swords and who buy them.
The charm of Japanese swords is profound, and it is difficult to convey the charm to a group.
Some things can only be understood by the owner.
Even if you are interested, most people will be satisfied with viewing at museums.
My swordsmithing is that many people want to feel the deep charm of Japanese swords and the underlying soul, culture and history of our Japanese swords.
However, in order to do so, it is necessary for everyone to feel the knife closer and be interested.
As an aid to this, I think that the work of making a knife or grinding a blade plays a major role.
If you can live a fruitful and rich life by providing your knives, you will not be as happy as a blacksmith.

Access

Company name Yuchu Bushu
Industry Japanese swords, knives, knife manufacturing
Representative Yutada Kikuchi
Location 349-1212, Japan 1531-5 Mugikura, Kazo City, Saitama Prefecture
TEL 090-8042-9440
Opening Hours 09: 00-18: 00 (No year round)
* Telephone reception hours: 09: 00-21: 00
E-mail info@suketada.com

Representative Yuchu Kikuchi Biography

  • December 2008: Apprentice swordman Yueda Ueda in Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture
  • June 2013 Sponsored by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, art swords and swordsmanship technology preservation workshop ended
  • May 2018 Yushu Chushu opens in Kazo City (former Kitagawabe Town), Saitama Prefecture