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
Setting high goals (4) It is a strange thing, once this mind-change was completed, I saw things differently than I had seen them before. 高い目標を掲げること (4) そして不思議なもので、一旦このようにマインドチェンジが完了すると、今まで見ていたものが、違って見えてきました。 Members-only content from this point forward. You can apply for membership here. Click … Read More
Setting high goals (3) A book about a business owner inspired me, who, like me, took over the business from his father when he was young.However, he had difficulty envisioning how he and the company would grow, and his feelings … Read More
Setting high goals (2) The biggest change over the past 20 years has been the ever-increasing demand for Japanese kitchen knives around the world, and at the same time, it has become increasingly difficult to arrange for kitchen knives from … Read More
Setting high goals (1) Next year will mark 20 years since we launched Konosuke.During this time, many things have happened within our company. 高い目標を掲げること (1) 幸之祐を立ち上げてから、来年で２０年になります。この間、自社内では色んなことがありました。 Members-only content from this point forward. You can apply for membership here. Click here … Read More
A Visit to business partners in Canada (7) I asked them about the “Wa-Gyuto,” which is made by craftsmen outside of Japan from steel materials and even has a handle of his own making. カナダの取引先さんへの訪問(7) 日本国外の職人さんが鋼材から作り上げ、自作の柄までを挿げた『和牛刀』について色々と聞いてみました。 Members-only content from this … Read More