In-house sharpened knives Vol.2 (8) The problem with the new “LI”, whose finish was not stable, gradually became clear as we made hypotheses and repeated various experiments. 自社で研いだ包丁 第二弾 (8) 仕上がりが安定しなかった新商品LI（エルアイ）の問題ですが、仮説を立てて色々な実験を繰り返すに従い、少しずつ原因が分かってきました。 Members-only content from this point forward. You can apply … Read More
Subsequent status of young craftsman B (2) We would like to inform you of the “current position” of the young craftsman (the second sharpening craftsman) that we reported on in our article 【No.60】. 若手職人 B のその後(2) 【No.60】の記事でお伝えした、若手職人（２人めの研ぎ職人）の『現在地』をお伝えします。 Members-only content from … Read More
Shipping information (出荷情報) Today, we are shipping these knives to the following dealers. However, please understand that you will not be given priority in purchasing these knives there. 本日、これらの包丁を下記販売店さんに発送します。 ただし、そちらにおいて優先的に購入頂けるという訳ではありませんので、ご理解のほどよろしくお願いいたします。 Members-only content from this point forward. You can apply for … Read More
In-house sharpened knives Vol.2 (7) We are gradually stockpiling inventory for the release of this knife, which is still under development, but as we have told you, we have not been able to stabilize the quality of the product. 自社で研いだ包丁 … Read More
The real reason I decided to go see my best friend (2) The father’s comment triggered a visit to the doctor, and the results of the test for brain damage were negative. However, the results of another test that the … Read More
The real reason I decided to go see my best friend (1) Regarding the article here, there was a clear reason why I went all the way to see my best friend from University on the verge of turning 50, … Read More
In-house sharpened knives Vol.2 (6) By the way, while developing this knife and working on its production, an idea for the name of the knife suddenly came to the staff through trial and error in the process of reproducing the … Read More
In-house sharpened knives Vol.2 (5) As we previously reported (【No.50】～【No.54】) , the specifications for “In-house sharpened knives Vol.2” had been finalized and we had begun making the stock for release. Now, however, it began to happen that the same finish … Read More
Tour of Osaka Traditional Crafts (4) We were told that this Kiriko workshop has made various efforts to differentiate itself from other companies and individual artists. 大阪伝統工芸品 産地見学会 (4) こちらの切子の工房では、他社や個人の作家さんと差別化を図るために様々な工夫をされているとのことでした。 Members-only content from this point forward. You can apply for … Read More
Tour of Osaka Traditional Crafts (3) The second workshop is a company that manufactures “Kiriko” (faceted glass). Kiriko refers to “the technique of cutting various patterns on the surface of glass using a metal grindstone or metal plate, as well … Read More