Improvement of manufacturing process (8) To make it easier to understand the structure of the jig, I first make it out of cardboard. The body of the router is fixed and set so that the rotating part (1) is exposed. … Read More
Improvement of manufacturing process (7) With the current method, she need to hold the router with one hand and the leather with the other hand so that it does not shift from the position where it should be polished. It … Read More
Improvement of manufacturing process (6) In the production process of current leather sheaths, when three or more pieces of leather are layered, it is inevitably necessary to glue the grain (the side mainly used for the outside of the product). … Read More
Improvement of manufacturing process (5) By the way, in general products, leather is often sewn at the layered part. This method was also used in a previous production by an outside craftsman. 製造工程の改善 (5) ところで一般的な製品では、革を何枚か重ねた部分については縫って仕上げることが多いと思います。 以前、外部の職人さんによって製作したのも、この方式でした。 Members-only content from … Read More
Improvement of manufacturing process (4) So, I decided to work with her to see how we could improve the efficiency of manufacturing leather sheaths. However, I don’t think anyone would like to be forced to change the way they do … Read More
Improvement of manufacturing process (3) In response to this situation, I told craftsperson C some time ago that I wanted her to think about a new manufacturing process with the “image of tripling the production number. But then again, it … Read More
Improvement of manufacturing process (2) Although we are eager to create something unprecedented, we have just started sharpening knives and making leather sheaths, so we are often stumped by the basics and are groping our way through everything we do. … Read More
Improvement of manufacturing process (1) We manufacture kitchen knives (sharpening and subsequent processes) and leather sheaths in-house. Although this method is generally called “handmade,” it still requires power tools and other small-scale equipment for each process. 製造工程の改善 (1) 弊社では包丁の製造（研ぎ以降の工程）や革鞘の製造を自社で行っています。 … Read More
New Membership Benefits (Knife reserve in our gallery (except FM, Kaiju)) メンバーシップの新たな会員特典（FM, Kaijuを除くギャラリーでの包丁取り置き) Members-only content from this point forward. You can apply for membership here. Click here to log in. ここから先は 会員様限定の記事です。 会員登録はこちら。
Outside young craftspeople to support (6) For us, we had no choice but to keep close watch. 応援したい外部の若手職人 (6) 僕達にとっては、近くで見守るしかないという状況がずっと続きました。 Members-only content from this point forward. You can apply for membership here. Click here to log in. ここから先は 会員様限定の記事です。 … Read More