Sending handmade“Sakai” knives to the world
Sakai kitchen knives from Sakai, Osaka, are most trusted by Japanese chefs. Sakai is famous for its single-edged kitchen knives, which are made entirely by hand and require a high level of skill, especially for sashimi knives and de-eba knives. Founded in Sakai in 1900, Jikko Cutlery has a showroom in its main store, where it off ers kitchen knives for all purposes, from general use to professional use. The store has 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 knives before using them, but Jikko Cutlery, whose business is originally sharpening, is able to complete the “sharpening” process at the time of sale. These knives are popular as readyto- use knives. The shop also has staff who are fl uent in foreign languages.
At the Sakai main store, personalized imprinting is available on the spot (for a fee). This is an option that is gaining popularity, partly because it allows customers to see the skills of skilled craftsmen.
The company offers about 100 types of knives, including de-aberated knives, sashimi knives, petit knives, and other knives that are easy to use at home.
More than 100 types of kitchen knives are displayed in the showroom. There is also an open factory where visitors can observe the kitchen knife manufacturing process.
TEL.072-229-2244
1-1-9 Nishikino-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Sakai
Short walk from Hankai Ayanomachi Station, 10 minutes walk from Nankai Shichimichi Station
10am-6pm (10am-4pm on Saturday)
Closed on Sunday and holidays
Located in the “LINKS UMEDA” complex in Umeda, it is a casual stop. The attraction is that you can try your hand at cutting vegetables by request.
TEL.06-6136-6565
LINKS UMEDA 2F in Yodobashi Umeda Tower, 1-1 Ohfuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka
Located near North Exit of JR Osaka Station
10am-9pm
Open daily
A four-and-a-half-mat store in the Doguya-suji shopping
arcade.The lineup will be centered on the original brand
series and will meet the needs of professionals.
TEL.06-6567-9232
9-11 Sennichimae Central No.1 Building, Sennichimae, Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka
4 min. walk from Exit B21 of Kintetsu Nihonbashi Station
10am-6pm
Open daily
JIKKO CUTLERY
06-6695-7978
3-7-3 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka City
2 minutes walk from Exit 11 of Osaka Metro Namba Station
11am-7pm
Closing dates : Open year round
WEBSITE : https://www.jikko.jp/
