藤次郎刀具展厅大阪店丨日本大阪丨坚田佳一设计事务所

坚田佳一设计事务所负责为刀具制造商藤次郎有限公司设计在关西地区的第一家直营店，该公司总部位于日本新潟县燕市，由藤田进社长领导。这家店铺位于大阪市中央区难波千日前14-18号的道具屋筋横丁。

KATATA YOSHIHITO DESIGN, led by Yoshihito Katata, was responsible for the store design of the first directly-operated store in the Kansai region for Tojiro Co., Ltd., a knife manufacturer based in Tsubame City, Niigata, Japan, led by President Susumu Fujita. This store is located in “Doguya-Suji Yokocho” at 14-18 Namba Sennichimae, Chuo Ward, Osaka.

▼门头，storefront © Masaaki Inoue

在这个项目中，我们力图让顾客体验藤次郎的一体化生产流程生产的各种高品质刀具，以及这些刀具背后的精湛工艺。

In this project, we aimed to create a design that allows customers to fully experience the extensive range of high-quality knives produced through Tojiro’s integrated production process, as well as the craftsmanship behind their creation.

▼展厅一览，gallery overview © Masaaki Inoue

商店分为两个主要空间：保养室和刀具展厅。保养室提供了一个可以让顾客从店外直接观察刀具保养过程的空间，以及让顾客亲身目睹藤次郎精湛工艺的体验机会。空间采用了与藤次郎燕市总工厂相同的维修机器和材料，为顾客提供了类似工厂参观的体验。这里配备了从基础保养到复杂维修的所有设备，体现了工匠们提供磨刀服务的诚意与精心投入。这种奉献精神体现了日本的“匠人文化”，延长了刀具的使用寿命，得以长时间使用，减少了浪费，并支持了可持续消费。我们的目标是让这个空间成为备受当地社区重视和信赖的场所。

The store is divided into two main spaces: a maintenance room and a knife gallery. The maintenance room offers a space where customers can observe the knife maintenance process directly from outside the store, providing an experience that allows them to witness Tojiro’s craftsmanship firsthand. This space features the same maintenance machines and materials used in Tojiro’s main factory in Tsubame City, offering an experience akin to a factory tour. It is equipped to handle everything from basic maintenance to complex repairs, reflecting the craftsmen’s sincere dedication to providing knife sharpening services. This dedication embodies Japan’s “culture of cherishing belongings,” extending the lifespan of knives, promoting long-term usage, reducing waste, and supporting sustainable consumption. We aim for this space to serve as a cherished consultation area for the local community.

▼保养室，maintenance room © Masaaki Inoue

刀具展厅展示了日本刀具制造商的传统美学，空间设计采用木材，营造出传统日式氛围。墙壁上并排摆放着各式刀具，以“刀”和“砧板”的形态依次陈列，表达了这些日本料理的必备工具之间的关系。笔直有序的空间设计突出了藤次郎刀具的卓越品质和精确度。墙壁上的刀具陈列架采用了日本传统建筑技术“鎧張”，确保刀具易于拿起，不易掉落。这种技术在室内和室外使用一致，形成了贯穿商店的连贯设计。

The knife gallery showcases the traditional aesthetics of a Japanese knife manufacturer, with a space designed using wood to create a traditional Japanese atmosphere. The walls are lined with knives displayed in a design that resembles “knives” and “cutting boards” laid out side by side, expressing the relationship between these essential tools of Japanese cuisine. The straight, orderly design of the space highlights the exceptional quality and precision of Tojiro’s knives. The knife display fixtures on the walls incorporate the traditional Japanese architectural technique known as “Yoroi-bari,” ensuring that the knives are easy to handle and difficult to drop. This technique is applied consistently across both the interior and exterior, providing a cohesive design throughout the store.

▼刀具展厅，knife gallery © Masaaki Inoue

▼细节，details © Masaaki Inoue

此外，外立面还采用了镀锌涂层的亮片材料，让人联想到工厂，赋予商店一种现代、工业化的印象。刀具展厅的铠张设计与保养室的工业设计无缝融合，创造了传统日式空间与工业空间的和谐统一，展示了一种结合了传统与现代材料的全新形态美。

Additionally, the facade features spangle material with galvanized coating, reminiscent of a factory, giving the store a modern, industrial impression. The seamless integration of the Yoroi-bari design from the knife gallery and the industrial design of the maintenance room creates a harmonious blend of traditional Japanese and industrial spaces, showcasing a new form of beauty that combines tradition with contemporary materials.

▼现代、工业化的外立面材料， a modern, industrial facade © Masaaki Inoue

这种日式与工业表现形式的融合潜力提供了一种独特的空间设计方法，与深植于日本文化中的共生精神产生了共鸣。我们相信，它将为创造多元文化融合的空间提供灵感–这种必要性在整个亚洲乃至全世界都将越来越重要。

The potential for this new fusion of Japanese and industrial expressions offers a unique approach to spatial design that resonates with the spirit of coexistence deeply rooted in Japanese culture. We believe it serves as an inspiration for creating spaces that blend diverse cultures——a necessity that will continue to grow in importance across Asia and the world.

▼效果图， drawings © KATATA YOSHIHITO DESIGN

Project Name: TOJIRO KNIFE GALLERY OSAKA

Project Address: “Doguya-Suji Yokocho”

at 14-18 Namba Sennichimae, Chuo Ward, Osaka 542-0075

Year of completion: March 9, 2024

Area: 40 sqm

Design: KATATA YOSHIHITO DESIGN

Design cooperation and construction: C・E・Management Co., Ltd. Sunwork Co., Ltd.

Lighting plan: KATATA YOSHIHITO DESIGN

Furniture production: Sunwork Co., Ltd.

Photographer: Masaaki Inoue