【No.379】Reflections on Questions Concerning Konosuke (40) 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 names of the knife craftsmen … Read More
【No.378】Reflections on Questions Concerning Konosuke (39) 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 may be, … Read More
【No.377】Reflections on Questions Concerning Konosuke (38) 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】幸之祐に関するご質問についての考察 (38) 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. You can … Read More
【No.376】Reflections on Questions Concerning Konosuke (37) 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 of ways … Read More
【No.375】Reflections on Questions Concerning Konosuke (36) 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 then” are … Read More
【No.374】Reflections on Questions Concerning Konosuke (35) 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 way, the … Read More
【No.373】Reflections on Questions Concerning Konosuke (34) 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 absolutely no … Read More
【No.372】Reflections on Questions Concerning Konosuke (33) 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 I was … Read More
【No.371】Reflections on Questions Concerning Konosuke (32) 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 the moment … Read More
【No.370】Reflections on Questions Concerning Konosuke (31) 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】幸之祐に関するご質問についての考察 (31) 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 content from … Read More