In recent years, Echizen knife have gained a reputation for quality outside Japan as well. The origin of Echizen knife lies 700 years in the past. Chiyozuru Kuniyasu, a famous Kyoto swordsmith, came to Echizen in search of the perfect water to forge his blades and began making sickles for local farmers.
 Visitors to locations such as the Echizen Uchihamono Kaikan and Takefu Knife Village can see information on the history of knife making in Echizen, view historical materials, and learn about the knife making process, as well as visit knife making workshops and try knife making for themselves.