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Tradition
2020.09.27
Nikken Knife Co., Ltd. has teamed up with Tamana Municipal History Museum Kokoro Pier in Kumamoto Prefecture to commercialize the famous sword paper knife Dotanuki Masakuni model at crowdfunding “CAMPFIRE” Started on September 10th.
Due to the influence of this new coronavirus, sales of Japanese sword motif knife products, which are mainly developed for tourist destinations, decreased, and when we were looking for new developments, Japanese sword Dotanuki Tadashi The Tamana Municipal History Museum Kokoro Pier, which owns the country, learned that the number of visitors has decreased sharply due to the temporary closure of the museum for about two months due to the influence of the new coronavirus, so this project was taken as a new challenge for both parties. It was decided to carry out.
Dotanuki Masakuni is said to have been the swordsmith of Sengoku warlord Kiyomasa Kato, and Nikken Knife will make it as a practical paper knife with reference to the blade pattern of this Japanese sword. In addition, along with the director of the Tamana City History Museum Kokoro Pier, we are particular about the brim and cutting edge, so you can feel the texture that has never been seen in Japanese sword-shaped paper knives.
Paper knives are carefully cut one by one by a knife craftsman in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, and you can cut envelopes comfortably. Also, because it has a hanging stand, you can enjoy it by decorating it close to you even when you do not use a paper knife.
In addition to the famous sword paper knife Dotanuki Masakuni model, the return products to those who supported the project include the Gomori sword scissors Dotanuki Masakuni model and the Kumamoto cheering nail clipper Kumamon model, which you like. You can choose. Returned goods are scheduled to be shipped in December.
In this project, 10% of the sales amount will be used to fund the operation of Tamana City History Museum Kokoropia, which also plays a role in protecting cultural properties.
Companies and local governments that have been hit by the new coronavirus will work together to develop traditional industries and revitalize the region.
