JIKKO CUTLERY

Sending handmade“Sakai” knives to the world

Sakai Hocho (Sakai Knives) in Sakai, Osaka, have gained much trust by many Japanese cuisine chefs. All the processes are done by hand by craftsmen, and the area is famous for its “single-edged knives,” which require particularly advanced techniques. Jikko Hamono, founded in Sakai in 1900, off ers knives for all kinds of uses. The new Namba Ebisubashi store is a fl agship store that off ers more than 200 types of kitchen knives and high-end kitchen knives called honyaki, as well as blades and handles for customization. Normally, customers need to sharpen their own kitchen knives before using them, but Jikko Cutlery, whose business is originally sharpening, can complete the “sharpening” process at the time of sale. The knives are popular among tourists because they are “ready-to-use. The shop also has staff who are fluent in foreign languages. Visit in the morning when the shop is relatively empty.

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  In the back of the store, there is also a selection of high-end kitchen knives, including diamond-studded handles.

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  A wide variety of knives that combine superior functionality and design are lined up.

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  In Sakai, Osaka, famous for its cutlery, the company has been in business for more than 120 years. Trusted by chefs around the country, we can also customize the blade and handle for ease of use.

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