CORPORATECorporate information
To become the number-one knife maker in the world
We have been combining various traditional techniques nurtured since our establishment in 1916 with leading-edge technologies to develop and manufacture attractive knives with the appeal of being the ultimate artifacts.
Having introduced an additional IoT production management system, we are aiming for production speed and efficiency to respond to demand from inside and outside of Japan.
With the pride of 100 years of tradition, we will continue to reinvent ourselves and move forward, improving our unique technological expertise even further, to come together with all employees to continue to take on the challenge of being the number-one knife manufacturer in the world.
Company overview
| Company name | Ono Knife MFG. Co., Ltd. |
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| Representative | President: Takeshi Ono |
| Founded | 1916 |
| Established | 1953 |
| Capital | 20 million yen |
| Number of employees | 110 (70 men and 40 women, as of December 13, 2018) |
| Our business | Manufacture and wholesale of home and industrial knives (various cooking knives, knives and industrial knives) |
| Offices | [Head office] 4164-1 Shimouchi, Seki-shi, Gifu Prefecture, 501-3217 TEL: (0575) 22-3448 (Main line) FAX: (0575) 24-5122 |
History
THE COMPANY THAT MAKES
THE WORLD'S BEST
A 100-year-old company creating the number-one knives in the world
With our unshaken mission of being the number-one manufacturer in the world others can never imitate, the whole company is united to take on the challenge of exploring new frontiers, continuously evolving and reinventing ourselves.
| 1916 | Founder Raijiro Ono starts manufacturing exported pocket knives in Kibune, Seki |
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| 1953 | Ono Knife MFG. Co., Ltd. established with a capital of 2.4 million yen Akira Ono becomes President and starts manufacturing exported western cutlery |
| 1967 | Moved the head office and factory to Shimouchi, Seki-shi |
| 1994 | Second factory constructed |
| 1998 | Takeshi Ono becomes President |
| 2000 | New factory construction completed |
| 2004 | Distribution warehouse construction completed |
| 2008 | Extension to the new factory completed |
| 2015 | The company celebrates its centennial anniversary (with a ceremony) |
| 2016 | Another factory extension completed |
Center: Founder Raijiro Ono
Eiji
Second President: Akira Ono
Isamu
Centennial anniversary project
The company launched a centennial anniversary project for everyone to take part in, mainly centered around young employees.
Ahead of the 100th anniversary, a project team of young employees was formed. The team learned many things they had not experienced before.
The company supports autonomous initiatives that will help our employees to grow.
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Ono Knife MFG. Co., Ltd., special centennial anniversary site -
We have been selected as one of the 100 attractive companies for young people -
ONOKNIFE MOVIES
Ono Knife MFG. Co., Ltd.
Head office: 4164-1 Shimouchi, Seki-shi, Gifu PrefectureTEL. 0575-22-3448
FAX. 0575-24-5122