Satake is a Japanese company based in Hiroshima, founded in 1896 by Riichi Satake. It is best known for manufacturing equipment for processing and sorting agricultural products such as rice, grains, and beans. Additionally, Satake has also made a name for itself in the production of high-quality knives and kitchen products. The brand is renowned for its exceptionally sharp knives, crafted in the tradition of Japanese blacksmithing, which is also famous for producing samurai swords.