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The Lacquer so Strong, It Protected the Samurai Japanese lacquer is an expression of craftsmanship that can be traced back thousands of years to the Jomon period. One of the most popular forms is Urushi, which is celebrated for its great strength and natural beauty. Many are familiar with elegantly lacquered black and red tableware, but Urushi is so strong it was used during the Sengoku era to coat the armor worn by samurai – and can even serve as a binding agent. Made from the sap of the Japanese lacquer tree (Toxicodendron vernicifluum), Urushi dries not by evaporation, but...

The Samurai Arrives Seiko is a large watch company.  Much larger that we really realize in the United States.  They make a lot more watches than the watches that are available in the United States.  One such watch that we haven't seen in quite a while, in the USA is the Seiko Samurai.  The Seiko Samurai is named after the styling of the watch case. A Rich Tradition Seiko has a rich tradition for making great dive watches at a fantastic price.  Seiko has been diving into the archives and re-launching some of the watch designs that have a cult following.  Last year...