Day in life of Japanese knife maker

[cyberdemon8]

Hello,
Been a member for while but one of my first posts. I came across this YouTube video on Zwilling Henckles factory in Japan (Seki City!). Just thought I’d share something I found interesting with fellow knife nuts .

https://youtu.be/Q-8dnpiEePk

[Bemo]

Thanks for the video and welcome to the forum!

[sal]

Hi Cyberdemon8,

Welcome to our forum and thanx much for the link. Hope you've been enjoying your time here.

sal

[kennethsime]

Welcome cyberdemon!

Great video, thanks for sharing. This is the first I’m hearing of the Japanese concept of Kaizen, but somehow it sounds very, very familiar.

[Manixguy@1994]

Welcome to the Forum . MG2

[James Y]

Enjoyed the video a lot! Thanks for posting, and welcome!

Jim

[PStone]

That was a great video. Not at all what I was expecting, but totally worth the watch. Also, the name of the box lunches they were eating at the factory gave me a little chuckle too, “Bento Boxes”. Welcome to the forum and thanks for sharing that!

[James Y]

That was a great video. Not at all what I was expecting, but totally worth the watch. Also, the name of the box lunches they were eating at the factory gave me a little chuckle too, “Bento Boxes”. Welcome to the forum and thanks for sharing that!

“Bento” means “convenience,” as in a meal that is packed and ready to go. In Taiwan it’s called “Bian Dang,” which consists of the same kanji (Chinese characters) as “bento.” They are ubiquitous in many Asian countries.

Jim

[Nuh Nups]

Welcome!

[Nuh Nups]

That was a great video. Not at all what I was expecting, but totally worth the watch. Also, the name of the box lunches they were eating at the factory gave me a little chuckle too, “Bento Boxes”. Welcome to the forum and thanks for sharing that!

“Bento” means “convenience,” as in a meal that is packed and ready to go. In Taiwan it’s called “Bian Dang,” which consists of the same kanji (Chinese characters) as “bento.” They are ubiquitous in many Asian countries.

Jim

I think it gave him a chuckle because of the Spyderco dealer, Bento Box Shop.

[Buddafucco]

Thanks cyberdemon! Cool video.
Who else is thinking... We need a Day in the life at a Spyderco factory video!

[James Y]

That was a great video. Not at all what I was expecting, but totally worth the watch. Also, the name of the box lunches they were eating at the factory gave me a little chuckle too, “Bento Boxes”. Welcome to the forum and thanks for sharing that!

“Bento” means “convenience,” as in a meal that is packed and ready to go. In Taiwan it’s called “Bian Dang,” which consists of the same kanji (Chinese characters) as “bento.” They are ubiquitous in many Asian countries.

Jim

I think it gave him a chuckle because of the Spyderco dealer, Bento Box Shop.

Ah, I see. Thanks!

Jim

[Ranger_Ike]

Welcome and thanks for the link.

[Eli Chaps]

[RamZar]

Very cool. Those MIYABI 800 DP had some interesting patterns.




Seki City, Japan reminds me of Maniago, Italy where there are high concentrations of knife makers and skilled personnel. Perhaps even Taichung, Taiwan and Solingen, Germany.

[Sonorum]

Very cool. Those MIYABI 800 DP had some interesting patterns.




Seki City, Japan reminds me of Maniago, Italy where there are high concentrations of knife makers and skilled personnel. Perhaps even Taichung, Taiwan and Solingen, Germany.

...and it's exactly like how Sheffield, England used to work (not sure they produce cutlery there like they used to).

The Miyabi knives sure look pretty. The 5000 series with the birch handles look top notch.

[RamZar]

Very cool. Those MIYABI 800 DP had some interesting patterns.




Seki City, Japan reminds me of Maniago, Italy where there are high concentrations of knife makers and skilled personnel. Perhaps even Taichung, Taiwan and Solingen, Germany.

...and it's exactly like how Sheffield, England used to work (not sure they produce cutlery there like they used to).

The Miyabi knives sure look pretty. The 5000 series with the birch handles look top notch.

The era of Sheffield, England being the center of cutlery was during the Industrial Age. Stainless steel (early on it was called rustless steel) was invented there by Harry Brearley in 1913.





The MIYABI BIRCHWOOD SG2 5000MCD is also what the factory manager, Yamada, said was his favorite.

[kennethsime]

The Miyabi knives are a very nice alternative to Shun. I agree that the birch handles are the most striking.

[ChrisinHove]

Excellent video. Check out the sharpening!