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In the hardware town of Tsubame for 272 years, Japan is the first manufacturer specializing in the manufacture of metal tableware. With a simple design and comfort that is not swept away by trends, cutlery that you will want to have once you use it

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KanaKichi

カナキチ

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燕物産株式会社

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Founded in the Edo period, we were the first specialized manufacturer in Japan to manufacture metal tableware. We are committed to domestic manufacturing and the use of local human resources, and have been consistently manufacturing cutlery for more than 110 years.

Our high-quality, long-lasting cutlery has been highly evaluated in many fields, and has been used for many years in some of the nation's leading restaurants, top-of-the-line hotels, and major corporate employee cafeterias.

"KanaKichi" has been rebranded by unifying the existing brand as "a tableware brand that decorates, tastes, and enjoys everyday dining tables from babies to seniors."

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燕物産株式会社

Tsubamebussan Co., Ltd.

Kazuo Sasage　　　　 President of Tsubame Bussan and 10th generation. He runs Tsubame Bussan with his son, Tsubame Bussan Managing Director and the 11th generation Tsubame Kaiwei. Based on the management philosophy of "dedicating ourselves to the shakuya," the company has been manufacturing metal tableware for 110 years. Through the development and manufacture of cutlery, we aim for the next 100 years with the goal of contributing to swallows, proposing added value to everyday spoons and forks, and pursuing a food culture for family gatherings. From mass production to the highest quality products, we are devoting ourselves to manufacturing by utilizing the skills of machines and craftsmen. Based on the idea that "cutlery is a daily necessity that everyone uses even in the Japan of chopstick culture," the 11th-generation company is striving to penetrate the brand to general consumers. From babies to seniors, we value the creation of products that support a lifelong rich dining table and create a stress-free and enjoyable space. Because it is a natural presence on the dining table, we want to manufacture carefully and carefully and challenge "manufacturing" every day

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I want to protect the metal industry in Tsubame with the metal tableware processing technology that has been going on since Edo.

The predecessor of our company, "Saikichiemon Shoten", was opened by the first Saikichiemon in 1751 in the land of Tsubame, Niigata. At that time, we started with the making of Japanese nails, and we have created a variety of products in response to the needs that change with the times.

Time passed, and in the Meiji era, the eighth generation Kichiemon received a request from a shop in Tokyo, which was at the height of civilization and enlightenment, to make metal tableware. However, the eighth generation was only given a single spoon as a sample, and I don't know the material or manufacturing method. Therefore, we approached craftsmen in Yanchu, and through trial and error, we created a beautiful spoon of quality that is not inferior to overseas products. This was adopted by the historically famous Western-style restaurant "Seiyoken" in Ueno, and in the blink of an eye, the cutlery of "Saikichiemon Shoten" became a popular product.

In the eighth generation, the company expanded its sales channels overseas and began producing machines using power, which was rare at the time. This laid the foundation for the Tsubame metal industry that continues to this day. Since then, Tsubame has consistently made metal tableware for more than 110 years.

The "Laurel" series, which was released in the early Taisho era, is a best-selling product that continues to be sold even after 100 years. Laurel has not changed its shape and is mainly used in Japan's top restaurants and hotels, including Seiyoken.

In 1975 Japan at the request of the government, it was delivered to the Akasaka State Guest House, where it was used for a banquet for Queen Elizabeth II and President Ford. In 1981, Their Majesties the current Emperor and Empress visited our factory, and we have grown as one of Japan's leading metal tableware manufacturers.

Currently, in the swallow industry, we are unifying multiple brands,

We are rebranding as "KanaKichi". The brand name is taken from the first generation's trade name, "Kanakichi".

Laurel from 100 years ago (left) and laurel today (right)

What are we doing?

We want to deliver the highest quality cutlery to all generations and support a rich dining table for a lifetime.

As a result of our focus on commercial products and OEMs, our products are not well known to the general public. Therefore, we have rebranded "KanaKichi" so that it fits in with the lifestyle and life stage of all customers. Based on the concept of being close to each customer through cutlery and supporting a rich dining table throughout their lives, we are developing simple and functional cutlery that meets the needs of the times. Even in Japan, which has a chopstick culture, the first meal starts with a spoon, and the elderly return to the spoon again. "Cutlery is an important tool that supports our entire lives" This is the message we put into our products.

In addition, we value the "functional beauty" of our products. As a result of continuing to respond to various requests from our customers, our cutlery, which was completed by eliminating all waste, was never swept away by trends, and we were particular about mouthfeel and comfort until the limit of manufacturing, and arrived at a simple design.

All products are produced domestically from the procurement of materials to manufacturing. In the past, we have tried overseas manufacturing, but the quality was not as good as that of domestic production. Cutlery is very delicate, and a slight misalignment in design or processing can make it uncomfortable and sharp.

"KanaKichi" cutlery is finished and inspected many times by human hands and eyes from the time it is produced at the Tsubame factory until it is displayed in stores, so that it is comfortable to use and everyone is satisfied.

The reason why we insist on domestic manufacturing and the use of local human resources is also to support the industry of the local city of Tsubame. In addition, for more than 100 years, when the concept of "SDGs" spread throughout the world, we have been manufacturing without wasting materials. Stainless steel scraps from the manufacturing process can be reused, so no material is wasted.

Commitment to the product

In addition to the daily dining table, we are developing a series that suits the life stage of our customers.

It is available in five colors: mirror, satin, gold, gold satin, and pink gold.

【Brunch】Dessert knife / dessert fork / dessert spoon

The "Brunch" series is cutlery made with the concept of thin, long, and soft. The simple silhouette matches anywhere.

The simple silhouette does not appeal to the presence and complements the dishes both in the professional field and at home. It is more than twice as thick as general cutlery, and the feeling of heaviness when holding it is completely different. It is a popular model that is also used in the employee cafeterias of major IT companies, foreign-affiliated luxury hotels, and Japanese high-end hotels.

Smart Spoon

The Smart Spoon is a model developed for curry, but it is also ideal for eating rice bowls and ochazuke. Now, we are responding to a wide range of needs of people who eat rice, such as cafes and people who live alone.

It is a spoon that pursues a good mouthfeel to the manufacturing limit, and the thickness of the head is 1 mm, which is the manufacturing limit. By making it thin and elongated, you don't have to open your mouth wide. Craftsmen round the corners by hand polishing to achieve "ultimate smoothness". Even flat plates and deep bowl dishes can be used like a spatula, so you can scoop them up cleanly until the end.

Hitokuchi

This series is ideal for babies in the weaning period and meals for the elderly.

Born from the experience of childcare and nursing care, it is a cutlery that is active in the professional field, and the handle is thick and the head is small "Hitokuchi" size, making it easy for children and the elderly to eat.

The long handle provides a sense of stability and is designed with the convenience of the person assisting in the meal. The matte handle has a shine that makes scratches less noticeable and fits in the hand.

Who are supporting us?

For more than 100 years, our cutlery products have been supplied to top-tier restaurants, luxury hotels, and major corporate cafeterias. In recent years, it has also been introduced on TV and magazine media, and the number of users is increasing in general households.

The most popular "brunch" is chosen by customers who like simple table coordination and those who are looking for high-quality cutlery that can be used for a long time. There are many repeat purchases after purchasing one, and it is a product that is often all available in a series.

"Smart spoons" are often used in fashionable cafes, and are also popular with customers who live alone, who often eat using bowls and bowls.

"Hitokuchi" is also chosen as a gift for childbirth and wedding gifts. It is designed with a thorough focus on the convenience of children, the elderly, and those who assist with meals, and has been well received for its cute colors.

Currently, the products are sold at the company's online shop, e-commerce site, and regular pop-up events. You can pick up and see the actual product at our showroom in Kanda, Tokyo. (Advance reservation is required)

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