We received a letter of gratitude from the Ishida Industrial the other day. Originally, they were producing edged tools for agriculture and horticulture for 70-ty years. The production of the Rockstead knives started in 2000. 

“Thanks to your support, we were able to celebrate the 90th anniversary.
After my grandfather － Ishida Yasuyoshi founded the company on September 21, 1931, we survived World War II and the hard post-war times, the Nixon shock in 1971, and then the 2008 global financial crisis, all thanks to our clients support and the hard work of our employees.
To reach the next anniversary date, we would all like to contribute our company's work to the cause of the state and society, and we look forward to your continued warm attention and support.
                                                                                             Ishida Industrial Co., Ltd.
                                                                                             President Ishida Shinya.”