Mitsuboshi Cutlery Co., Ltd.

Founded by Watanabe Zenkichi as a private enterprise primarily manufacturing and selling cutting tools.

At the 3rd National Industrial Exposition, founder Watanabe Zenkichi received a commendation for 'Sheathed Small Knives and Various Iron Goods'.

At the Chicago World's Columbian Exposition, founder Watanabe Zenkichi received the 'Expert Artisan' award.

Expanded sales by beginning exports to Southeast Asia.

Established the partnership Watanabe Zenkichi Store.

Reorganized as Samsun Blades Co., Ltd.

President Watanabe Zenkichi received the 5th Class of the Order of the Rising Sun.

100th anniversary of founding.

Watanabe Kiyofu became the third president.

President Watanabe Kiyofu received the Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers.

Watanabe Hiromu became the fourth president.

Watanabe Takashi became the fifth president.

Developed a whale rescue knife that does not rust even in seawater, at the request of the Western Australian Department of Environment and Conservation.

Announced the company's own brand of knives, 'Japanese NAGOMI'.

Selected among 300 small and medium-sized enterprises and small businesses.

Launched the outdoor brand 'MITSUBOSHI Outdoors'.

150th anniversary of founding.

The OTOMO scissors and tongs set won the Kids Design Award.