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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。

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。

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。

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。

Collaboration with a new blacksmith (1) This is a little different from the direction of our recent postings, but there is a possibility that we may collaborate with a new blacksmith in the future. 新たな鍛冶屋さんとの協業 (1) 最近の投稿内容とは少し方向性が異なりますが、今後新たな鍛冶屋さんと協業させて頂く可能性が出てきました。