Changes in blacksmiths in each region (4) The other blacksmith spoke of his dream to go beyond the traditional framework of “manufacturing and selling kitchen knives” to a broader field of “providing Japanese culture and experiences. 各地の職人さんの変化 (4) もう一人の鍛冶屋さんは『包丁を製造して販売する』という従来の枠にはとどまらず、『日本の文化や体験の提供』といった、もっと広い分野での夢を語って下さりました。 Members-only … Read More
Changes in blacksmiths in each region (3) Another blacksmith seems to have set a new goal of his own, different from the one described in yesterday’s article, and I was able to hear about it this time. 各地の職人さんの変化 (3) 別の職人さんは、昨日の記事のような内容とはまた違った独自の目標を新たに掲げられたようで、今回はそのことをお聞かせ頂くことができました。 … Read More
Changes in blacksmiths in each region (2) It seemed to me that the blacksmiths I visited this time have been freed from the situation where they had to “just make a lot of knives,” and are now moving toward their … Read More
Changes in blacksmiths in each region (1) I recently visited several local blacksmith shops far from Sakai. There were several visits that I had not seen in about a year, but this time I felt a completely different atmosphere than … Read More
Collaboration with a new blacksmith (6) The fact that his son, who started working with us some time ago, was also present at the dinner made us feel that he is thinking about our relationship with our company with an … Read More
Collaboration with a new blacksmith (5) This time, I visited with an employee who sharpens knives at Konosuke, so we were able to discuss more specific details at the meeting. 新たな鍛冶屋さんとの協業 (5) 今回は幸之祐で包丁を研いでいる社員と共に訪問したこともあり、打合せではより具体的な内容をお話しさせて頂くことができました。 Members-only content from this point forward. You … Read More
Collaboration with a new blacksmith (4) Nearly two more years have passed since then, and the sharpening that can be done in-house at Konosuke has gradually been enhanced. Then one day, I suddenly remembered this blacksmith. 新たな鍛冶屋さんとの協業 (4) それからさらに２年近くが経過し、幸之祐の社内でできる研ぎの内容が少しずつ充実してきました。 そんなある日、この職人さんのことをふと思い出しました。 … Read More
革サヤのリニューアル 革サヤをリニューアルしました。（現時点では、これらのお店で販売頂けることが決まりました） https://www.toshoknifearts.com/https://bernalcutlery.com/https://cuttingedgeknives.co.uk/collections/konosukehttps://protooling.com.au/collections/japanese-kitchen-knives Renewal of leather sheath We have renewed our leather sheath.And it has already been decided that they will be available for sale in these stores.
Collaboration with a new blacksmith (3) When I actually met him and showed him some of Konosuke’s products, he was particularly impressed with the quality of the finishing (sharpening). 新たな鍛冶屋さんとの協業 (3) 実際にお会いして幸之祐の製品をいくつかお見せしたところ、特に仕上げ（研ぎ）の品質に感心して下さいました。 Members-only content from this point forward. You can … Read More
Collaboration with a new blacksmith (2) The representative I spoke with on the phone told me that he had attended a party organized by a steel manufacturer shortly before. 新たな鍛冶屋さんとの協業 (2) お電話でお話しさせて頂いた代表の方は、その少し前に鋼材メーカーの主催する会合に出席されたとのことでした。 Members-only content from this point forward. You can … Read More