This unusually long 278mm Nakiri carries the hallmark of Seki City’s industrial blade production, a place long associated with samurai swordsmithing and later Japan’s 20th-century kitchen knife boom. The inscription “宗景作” indicates it was made under the name Munekage, a brand tied to Seki’s high-volume yet reputable output. What makes this piece notable is its functional adaptation: serrations along the last 100mm of the blade tip. This is not typical of traditional Nakiri geometry but reflects post-war experimentation for durability and versatility in Western-influenced kitchens. It’s a rare glimpse of how Japan’s famed cutlery industry blended tradition with modern demands.