【No.379】Regarding the disclosure of knife makers’ names and steel grades (1) Although two of the nine questions we initially received remain unanswered, I would like to address the question posed in 【No.375】 here.(Thoughts on whether or not to disclose the … Read More
【No.378】What is essential for creating something new (14) The third of the “Three Essential Factors to Consider When Evaluating New Products” (【No.363】) is “taking actions you can be proud of in front of anyone.” No matter how unique a product … Read More
【No.377】What is essential for creating something new (13) Another point is that I think there’s a common belief that “there are only a limited number of craftsmen who make specialty knives.” 【No.377】新たなものを生み出すのに欠かせないもの (13) もう一点、『特別な包丁を作る職人さんは限られている』という常識があると思います。 Members-only content from this point forward. … Read More
【No.376】What is essential for creating something new (12) Manual labor is often described as “3D” (or “3K” in Japan), and it is sometimes taken for granted that such work is demeaning(A), dirty(B), and dangerous(C). However, I believe there are plenty … Read More
【No.375】What is essential for creating something new (11) Back then, I questioned the “old ways” and made many improvements, but of course, those aren’t necessarily the best methods either. However, since in most cases the “methods that were improved back … Read More
【No.374】What is essential for creating something new (10) One more thing about “Overturning Conventional Wisdom”: ever since I was little, I’ve really hated having to follow rules that are hard to understand. Whenever I asked why things were done that … Read More
【No.373】What is essential for creating something new (9) This philosophy carries over into my current knife-making as well; at its core lies the belief that “if you can’t come up with something that hasn’t existed in the world before, there’s … Read More
【No.372】What is essential for creating something new (8) Next, I will address the second point in “Three Essential Factors to Consider When Evaluating New Products” (【No.363】). That is the philosophy of “② Let’s overturn conventional wisdom in manufacturing.” Ever since … Read More
【No.371】What is essential for creating something new (7) When it comes to issues like “minor scratches on the blade” or “a slight misalignment in the handle,” I often find myself unsure how to judge them based solely on quality standards.But … Read More
【No.370】What is essential for creating something new (6) Building on the idea in point ①, we also place great importance on the principle of “putting our customers’ interests first, rather than focusing on short-term gains.” 【No.370】新たなものを生み出すのに欠かせないもの (6) ①の考えの延長で『目先の利益より まずはお客さんの利益を優先しよう』という考えも大切にしています。 Members-only … Read More