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SILKY HISTORY
The development of civilization began on the day that humans started
to utilize tools.
At times, some tools were used as weapons. However, tools have brought
unfathomable value to human beings over the centuries. Saws are one of
many tools that have been utilized to vastly improve living conditions
in our daily existence. For example, saws have been used as primary tools
to maintain and harvest trees, to build houses, make furniture, create
musical instruments and perform many other functions too numerous to
mention.
Mankind has,
over the years, relied on wood as one of the mainstays of his culture.
Several hundred years ago, when saws were first invented, mankind took
a great stride forward. When man started to cut down trees, he was able
to see in his mind's eye the many things that were possible to create
with wood. Despite this, no significant changes were made to the design
of saws until quite recently.
The clang of hammering resounded for the first time in the land of Kishi,
Japan in 1919. Our founder Mr. Katsuji Miyawaki utilized his artisan
spirit to create and produce the "TAMAKITSUNE" the original brand of
SILKY. He put his heart, soul and unrelenting spirit into the development
and manufacture of superior designed, high quality saws which continues
to this day.
In 1970, the invention of the automatic saw setting machine created a
significant revolution in the development of saws and SILKY was the first
to adopt this process. In 1980, SILKY created and patented a proprietary
saw setting process that provided a remarkable improvement in sharpness.
The "4-RETSUME" and the "MIRAIME2" saws were created utilizing this advanced
technology. In 1983, a unification of the company occurred and the SILKY
name was applied to all products.
In 1985, both the "GOMTARO" and the "GOMBOY" were introduced featuring
the first rubber clad handle. This design was awarded the coveted Japanese
Good-Design prize and created a sensation in the industry. The "GOMBOY" has
become the industry standard for folding saws. Since then, many other
superior saw designs have been introduced further enhancing SILKY's long
standing reputation for excellence.
SILKY continues to lead the industry in the development of epoch-making
designs. The company is now capably headed by Uichi Miyawaki who inherited
our founders mind, wisdom, entrepreneurial spirit and passion to continue
to create the best possible saws in the universe
It is critically important to human's survival that trees, forests and
greenery are well maintained and cherished. SILKY's intent is to be eco-friendly
and to continue with a strong passion for excellence in the design and
manufacture of saws and related products that are superior and a pleasure
to use everywhere in the world.
ALWAYS THE BEST! ALWAYS SILKY!