Setting high goals (9) What I felt again when I was able to look at our past situation objectively is that ‘maintaining the status quo means regression. 高い目標を掲げること (9) 自分達のこれまでの様子を客観的に見られるようになって改めて感じたのは、『現状維持は後退を意味する』ということです。 Members-only content from this point forward. You can apply for … Read More
Setting high goals (8) Such a situation might have been possible under circumstances where the number of supplies from each supplier, such as blacksmiths, could be properly secured. 高い目標を掲げること (8) 鍛冶屋さんなど、各取引先さんからの供給数がきちんと確保できる状況では、そういう状況もあり得たかも知れません。 Members-only content from this point forward. You can apply … Read More
Setting high goals (7) In relation to the contents of 【No.105】- 【No.110】, in order for me and the company to continue to grow well in the future, we also need to be very aware of the amount of annual sales. … Read More
In-house sharpened knives Vol.2 (10) We are pleased to announce that we will finally be shipping the knives that we announced in【No.75】 tomorrow. 自社で研いだ包丁 第二弾 (10) 【No.75】にてご案内しておりました包丁ですが、いよいよ明日出荷させて頂く運びとなりました。 Members-only content from this point forward. You can apply for membership here. Click … Read More
Renewal of pedestal for belt grinder (4) Although the equipment was completely handmade, it seems to have been useful for basic sharpening practice for the past two years. ベルトグラインダー用 台座のリニューアル (4) 完全手作りの設備ではありましたが、とりあえずこれまでの約２年間においては、研ぎの基礎練習をするのに役立ててもらえたようです。 Members-only content from this point forward. You can … Read More
Renewal of pedestal for belt grinder (3) We used motors that were available in our company, and we were able to obtain the same abrasive belts and the machines (idlers) needed to turn them that the craftsmen had taught us. … Read More
Renewal of pedestal for belt grinder (2) How can we build a solid foundation that can be easily and inexpensively built without welding, that can be fine-tuned in height as needed once it is up and running, that can hold … Read More
Renewal of pedestal for belt grinder (1) It has been almost two years since we started challenging the sharpening process with our in-house members. ベルトグラインダー用 台座のリニューアル (1) 社内のメンバーで研ぎ工程にチャレンジし始めてから、もうすぐ２年が経ちます。 Members-only content from this point forward. You can apply for membership here. … Read More
Setting high goals (6) Just as it took me a long time to switch my thinking, I know it will not be easy to get my staff to switch their thinking.However, if I carefully convey my thoughts to each staff … Read More
Setting high goals (5) “My desire to someday take on the challenge of forging carbon steel Wa-Gyutos in-house” was replaced by a sense of crisis: “If I am too lazy, I may not be able to make it by the … Read More