Stopped in there randomly one day on my dream trip to Japan to mark off a bucket list item of getting a chef knife in Japan. Ended up meeting the owner who took us out for food and karaoke that evening and ended up being the absolute highlight of my trip.
Very cool shop. The manager is right. A good knife will last a lifetime, if you care for it properly. A good knife was one of the very few items I purchased when I first moved away from home... and I still have it decades later.
haha. Nice shop and nice to have an English speaker. The Knife museum in Sakai is nice but this shop also looks great. If you and Lito want to go some time we should all go. The Trolly to gthere is super cute. That B roll is sexxy af. nice interview
@@linnyunt Cool they have other stuff there. Sakai is also famous for senko and tenugui. They have them at the shop. I don't know if they are going on now but I went on a factory tour there for them some time ago not just the knifes. They also have other stuff at the knife place like clippers and equipment made by craftsmen. I have several friends in the culinary field and I try and go and get them knifes for when I go back.
@@linnyunt I was live streaming so I wanted to coke back when I could take more time, but I bought an oyster knife as we do eat oysters from time to time. I do wanna get a good knife!
Nice one. I've wanted to buy one for the longest time but was worried about the language barrier. My Japanese is still pretty bad so when I found out about this shop, I was super excited.
Very late reply but only just found your video. I visited Tower Knives in Osaka back in 2019 and fell in love with a traditional handle, high carbon santoku knife there that was made in Shikoku if I recall correctly. When I did the vege cutting test was blown away by how smoothly the blade just GLIDED through! All the staff were super friendly and I gave them all some small NZ chocolates I brought with me as thanks. Would love to go back there someday and add to my collection. The second knife I bought in that same vacation was in Aritsugu in Kyoto. Another santoku, high carbon blade but jacketed in stainless steel and with a Western knife style handle. The female staff member who helped me choose a knife was serving a woman from France beforehand and was speaking in fluent French with her. Was very impressed that she then proceeded to speak with me in perfect English as well! Both stores were so memorable and every time I use either knife brings back fond memories of Japan.
You did not only say "(cuts) like butter", you even displayed a butter emoji. Where does this expression even come from when butter is too soft to cut anything but would only make everything greasy?
@@linnyunt Thanks for the fast reply. I am aware of that expression, it's just that the short version "like butter" is used so frequently everywhere it gets annoying. Other than that your video was a joy to watch. Looking forward to finally visit Japan also to get some inspiration what a proper knifeshop should look like.
Stopped in there randomly one day on my dream trip to Japan to mark off a bucket list item of getting a chef knife in Japan. Ended up meeting the owner who took us out for food and karaoke that evening and ended up being the absolute highlight of my trip.
Very cool shop. The manager is right. A good knife will last a lifetime, if you care for it properly. A good knife was one of the very few items I purchased when I first moved away from home... and I still have it decades later.
Thanks for watching! Yes, very true. Look after your knife and it'll look after you.
Very cool! I remember buying a knife in Japan when I went years ago.
Nice one. Are you still using it?
@@linnyunt yes!
I've seen Joe in other vids and he is always the same gracious person generous with his time and information.
Absolutely. Joe's the best! Thanks for watching!
Interesting video Lin 👍 I hope you’re having a knife day 😉
Cheers, guys. I hope you're doing well, David. I'll check your update video later.
Thanks for the video! Your vids are great to watch. Convinced the missus to get one from here when we go.
Thank you so much! I'm happy to hear that.
Have a knife day. Hope to see you soon!
Thanks for watching all the way! Have a knife day too.
haha. Nice shop and nice to have an English speaker. The Knife museum in Sakai is nice but this shop also looks great. If you and Lito want to go some time we should all go. The Trolly to gthere is super cute. That B roll is sexxy af. nice interview
The B-roll was actually free too! I got it from a site called pexels.com.
Yeah, Ali and I planned on taking the street car down there for that exact purpose.
@@linnyunt Cool they have other stuff there. Sakai is also famous for senko and tenugui. They have them at the shop. I don't know if they are going on now but I went on a factory tour there for them some time ago not just the knifes. They also have other stuff at the knife place like clippers and equipment made by craftsmen. I have several friends in the culinary field and I try and go and get them knifes for when I go back.
Literally just went to a shop in Kitchen Doguyasu today! We must be on the same wavelength!
Did you end up buying a knife?
@@linnyunt I was live streaming so I wanted to coke back when I could take more time, but I bought an oyster knife as we do eat oysters from time to time.
I do wanna get a good knife!
I highly recommend Tower Knives. 😁
@@linnyunt ok! I’m oot and aboot right now, but will check the full vid later.
FYI, my knife was about ¥13,000.
Have you ever used a Japanese knife, own one or plan to buy one?
I do not own a Japanese knife, however these knives look functional and well made. I would buy one 😃
Nice one. I've wanted to buy one for the longest time but was worried about the language barrier. My Japanese is still pretty bad so when I found out about this shop, I was super excited.
Very late reply but only just found your video. I visited Tower Knives in Osaka back in 2019 and fell in love with a traditional handle, high carbon santoku knife there that was made in Shikoku if I recall correctly. When I did the vege cutting test was blown away by how smoothly the blade just GLIDED through! All the staff were super friendly and I gave them all some small NZ chocolates I brought with me as thanks. Would love to go back there someday and add to my collection. The second knife I bought in that same vacation was in Aritsugu in Kyoto. Another santoku, high carbon blade but jacketed in stainless steel and with a Western knife style handle. The female staff member who helped me choose a knife was serving a woman from France beforehand and was speaking in fluent French with her. Was very impressed that she then proceeded to speak with me in perfect English as well! Both stores were so memorable and every time I use either knife brings back fond memories of Japan.
Fantastic! I'm glad you had such great experiences. Thanks for sharing!
thank you very informative video
Thanks for watching, Amanda
Daaaang...so that's how it works. I really want to get my knife there so bad
Definitely give them a visit. Their service is excellent!
@@linnyunt ill definitely drop by
Have a knife day! 😂
Oh man. I must go.
Absolutely! Their service is excellent!
Why would I need a knife that big?
To cut the biggest tuna there is in one draw, that's why.
You did not only say "(cuts) like butter", you even displayed a butter emoji. Where does this expression even come from when butter is too soft to cut anything but would only make everything greasy?
The full expression is, "It cuts like a hot knife through (cold) butter." So I meant that it was extremely smooth like that.
@@linnyunt Thanks for the fast reply. I am aware of that expression, it's just that the short version "like butter" is used so frequently everywhere it gets annoying. Other than that your video was a joy to watch. Looking forward to finally visit Japan also to get some inspiration what a proper knifeshop should look like.