In-house sharpened knives Vol.2 (4) For finishing, we decided to proceed in the manner that produced Sample B in the previous article. Next, we will discuss “how to preserve the specular surface area” in Hira. 自社で研いだ包丁 第二弾 (4) 仕上げの方法は、前回記事のサンプルＢを生み出した方法で進めることに決定しました。 続いて、平 … Read More
In-house sharpened knives Vol.2 (3) As for the finishing of new knives, we will examine “how to leave a mirror surface area” on the hira (flat) part later, but here we will first focus on the “jizakai” (boundary line between … Read More
In-house sharpened knives Vol.2 (2) There are so many knives with various finishes around the world, so we try to make knives that are not only sharp and easy to use, but also have a “cool look and impact” to … Read More
In-house sharpened knives Vol.2 (1) Although we just recently released the KS-01, we are already working on samples for the next series that can be manufactured in a more timely manner. 自社で研いだ包丁 第二弾 (1) 先日、KS-01をリリースしたばかりではありますが、よりタイムリーに製造できる次のシリーズのサンプルの製作に早くも取りかかっています。 Members-only content from this point … Read More
Changes in blacksmiths in each region (6) By the way, recently I have been thinking about mass production and mass consumption. I wondered what was beyond “just making a lot of knives and selling a lot of knives. 各地の職人さんの変化 (6) … Read More
Changes in blacksmiths in each region (5) I was allowed to stay there during my visit, and combined with the personality of the craftsman and his wife, it was a truly special experience. 各地の職人さんの変化 (5) 今回の訪問ではそこに泊まらせて頂いたのですが、職人さんご夫婦の人柄も相まって、それはそれは本当に特別な時間を過ごさせて頂くことができました。 Members-only content from this … Read More
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