# Tower Knives

> Tower Knives is a Japanese knife specialty retailer with physical stores in Osaka (near Tsutenkaku Tower) and Tokyo (Tokyo Solamachi, near Skytree). We curate traditional Japanese kitchen knives (hocho) from renowned craftsmen and offer expert consultation, professional sharpening services, and worldwide shipping.

## Company Info

- Official site: https://www.towerknives.com/
- English site: https://www.towerknives.com/en
- Online store: https://www.towerknives.com/store
- Founded: Osaka, Japan
- Languages: Japanese, English

## Store Locations

### Osaka Store
- Address: 1-4-7 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-0002, Japan
- Phone: +81-6-4301-7860
- Hours: 10:00–18:00 (Open year-round)
- Landmark: Near Tsutenkaku Tower, Shinsekai area

### Tokyo Store
- Address: Tokyo Solamachi East Yard 4F, 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 131-0045, Japan
- Hours: 10:00–18:00 (Open year-round)
- Landmark: Inside Tokyo Skytree Town

## Products

We carry 100+ types of Japanese kitchen knives across these categories:
- Petty (ペティ) — small utility knife
- Santoku (三徳) — all-purpose knife
- Gyuto (牛刀) — chef's knife
- Nakiri (菜切り) — vegetable knife
- Sujibiki (筋引き) — slicing knife
- Deba (出刃) — fish filleting knife
- Yanagiba (柳刃) — sashimi knife
- Whetstones (砥石)
- Accessories

### Brands We Carry
- MAC
- Miraiden
- Okeya Saku
- Raicho no Ren
- Sakai Kanechika
- And more from Sakai and Seki craftsmen

## Services

- **Expert Consultation**: In-store knife selection guidance by knowledgeable staff (Japanese and English)
- **Sharpening Service (研ぎ直し)**: Professional knife sharpening and maintenance
- **Handle Replacement**: Custom handle fitting
- **Engraving**: Name engraving service available
- **Gift Wrapping**: Available for all purchases
- **International Shipping**: We ship worldwide from Japan

## Contact

- Email: order@towerknives.com (orders), info@towerknives.com (general)
- Phone: +81-6-4301-7860
- Contact form: https://www.towerknives.com/contact

## Social Media

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TowerKnives
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/towerknives.osaka

## FAQ

- https://www.towerknives.com/faq (22 frequently asked questions)
- Payment methods: Cash, credit cards accepted in-store
- Tax-free shopping available for international visitors
- Returns accepted within policy guidelines

## Key Pages

- [About Us](https://www.towerknives.com/about)
- [Store Details](https://www.towerknives.com/shops)
- [Online Store](https://www.towerknives.com/store)
- [Sharpening Service](https://www.towerknives.com/sharp)
- [FAQ](https://www.towerknives.com/faq)
- [Blog / News](https://www.towerknives.com/blog)
- [Contact](https://www.towerknives.com/contact)
- [Hiring](https://www.towerknives.com/hiring)