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The history of Fujimoto Gikoh can be traced back to the 1960s, a period after World War II when Japanese people gradually became familiar with Western culture and customs.

The founder, Minobu Fujimoto, noticed that other blacksmiths in Ichikawa Town began discussing the re-production of forged iron club heads, as this craft was prohibited during the war.

1960s
Founder Minobu Fujimoto, in a small workshop next to his home, began repairing and imitating Western cast iron club heads, utilizing his skills in forging blades. Each club head was hammered individually by forging machines and shaped by hand, relying solely on sight and intuition. This craftsmanship later evolved into the "Hizukuri" technique, which is still used today.
Late 1960s
"Fujimoto Golf Equipment Factory" was officially established, beginning to undertake OEM production for major domestic brands, laying the foundation for what is now Fujimoto Gikoh Co., Ltd.
1980s
Minobu's three sons - Katsuya, Yoshito, and Takeki - successively joined the family business, bringing new momentum to the company, and the family business officially entered an expansion phase.
1990s to Present
After the grandchildren joined, the company continued to grow. In 2002, it was renamed "Fujimoto Gikoh Co., Ltd."; in 2015, it introduced 3D design and CNC precision machining technology; in 2015, it launched its own brand; and at the end of 2017, it established Fujimoto Golf, reintroducing the annealing process to provide the purest feel of forged iron club heads.

 

Fujimoto Feel - Exclusive 72-Hour Fire Technique

Each club head in the FT series is re-heated after forging and left to rest in temperature-controlled straw ash for 72 hours.

Stage 1

Initial Forging

The high-pressure stress and rapid cooling during the forging process cause the metal's internal microstructure (grains) to twist and deform.

Stage 2

Reheating Treatment

In our factory, the heated club heads are placed in containers filled with natural straw ash for 72 hours. This is a traditional technique passed down for generations among Japanese blacksmiths.

Stage 3

Structure Reshaping

After a three-day cooling process, the metal structure within the club head will be uniformly rearranged, creating a unique hitting feel.

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