Ryusen Hamono, a Japanese knife-making company established during WWII, has a 70-year legacy of resilience and innovation. Initially focused on handle attachment, they've overcome various economic challenges through the decades. The Masutani family has led for three generations: Hitoshi (blade polisher, 47 years experience), Hiroshi (blade sharpener, 67 years experience), and currently Koji (Representative Director) and Taiji (Executive Director, 36 years as blade polisher).
As industry innovators, Ryusen pioneered stainless steel for household knives. Despite mass-production competition, they developed high-value products through persistence. The company remains dedicated to preserving the 700-year-old Echizen forged cutlery techniques, emphasizing hand-crafting over machinery while balancing tradition with innovation.