SAKAI CITY TRADITIONAL CRAFTS MUSEUM
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On the ground floor of this establishment, which serves as a museum and a shop, are presented the various craft activities of Sakai: incense, tobacco, koinoboris (kites in the shape of Japanese carp), konbu (a kind of seaweed), cotton, etc.. It is a key stage, during a passage in Sakai, to get, among other things, beautiful traditional handicrafts of the city. But it is on the first floor that one discovers the famous Sakai knives, which make the fame of the city in the Archipelago, but also beyond the borders. These knives are considered among the best in Japan. Nearly 80% of Japanese cutlery comes from the city. This floor allows you to immerse yourself in this universe, to discover the more than 70 shapes of knives and to be able to get one, according to your needs. All the knives on display are available for sale. Lovers of raw fish, for example, will be able to buy a single-edged knife. For French-speaking visitors, don't hesitate to ask Eric Chevallier for advice. He will help you in your choice and explain certain little-known details of cutlery (yes, there is a difference between the knives from Osaka and those from Tokyo). Apprentice blacksmith in Sakai for five years, he is a mine of information. One can indeed quickly get lost among all the knives sold, between the wood of the handle, the edge of the blade or the size of the knife.
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