Hankyu Umeda Main Store offers a "Knife Grip Comparison" corner on the 7th floor Kitchen & Dining, where shoppers can pick up a wide range of kitchen knives, from home-use to professional-grade, and compare them in person. The corner focuses on the weight and handle shape that fit comfortably in the hand, both of which greatly affect how easy a knife is to cook with. Specialist staff ask about each customer's hand size and cooking style to help them choose, and a maintenance system for resharpening and repairs after purchase is also in place, so shoppers can find a knife they can use for many years.
Location: Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 7th Floor Kitchen & Dining
A Lineup for Comparing How Knives Actually Feel in the Hand
Knives Suited to Different Uses and Materials
The lineup covers stainless steel and steel knives, as well as specialty knives such as bread knives and Chinese cleavers. Even knives that look alike differ in weight and handle shape from one to the next, so shoppers are invited to hold each one and check for themselves.
Careful Consultation and Support from Specialist Staff
Choosing a Knife to Match Your Lifestyle
Staff who know the construction and material characteristics of knives ask in detail about hand size, gripping habits, the dishes customers usually make, and their preferences for upkeep. From the wide selection, they suggest the knife that fits each customer's hand best.
Aftercare for Long-Term Use
Professional Maintenance, Including Resharpening and Repairs
A knife's sharpness changes gradually with repeated use. For knives from each brand purchased at Kitchen & Dining, the store takes consultations on after-purchase care such as resharpening blades, repairing chips, and caring for handles.
*Maintenance details and duration vary by brand.
Inquiries via LINE Before You Visit
For consultations before visiting, questions about products and handling are accepted through the official LINE account of the Living Goods section at Hankyu Umeda Main Store.
Hankyu Umeda Main Store Living Goods Instagram
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