TAIMATSU Opens FE Osaka Namba, Bringing a New Knife Experience to Osaka

The new store lets visitors explore FE’s ZAKU series, compare blades and handles, and discover a more hands-on approach to choosing a knife.

TOKYO, JAPAN, October 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- TAIMATSU Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Wang Weihan) has opened FE Osaka Namba, a new store dedicated to FE, its innovative knife brand that brings together international blade-making expertise, contemporary materials, and Japanese design principles.

Located in Osaka, a city shaped by the exchange of cultures and ideas, the store offers visitors a hands-on way to explore FE’s approach to knife design. Customers can examine different blades, compare handle options, and find a knife that suits their preferences and needs.

A New Approach to Knife Design

FE looks beyond individual production regions and established traditions, drawing on blade-making technologies from around the world to explore new possibilities in knife design. Japanese design principles and performance standards guide this approach, with an emphasis on combining different technologies and materials to create new value.

At FE Osaka Namba, visitors can experience this philosophy directly, discovering the details and characteristics of each knife before making their selection.

Discover the ZAKU Series

FE’s debut collection, ZAKU, takes inspiration from meteorites. Known for their rugged surfaces and distinctive textures, these celestial materials provide the starting point for a design that combines a bold, raw appearance with refined sculptural forms.

At FE Osaka Namba, visitors can examine the ZAKU series up close, appreciating the details of the blades, their textures and shapes, and how they pair with different handles. The in-person experience offers a closer look at design elements that can be difficult to appreciate fully through photographs alone.

A Store Designed for Hands-On Exploration

The store’s interior reflects FE’s distinctive identity through its signature blue tones and metallic finishes. Its sleek, futuristic design sets it apart from conventional knife shops.

Knives with different shapes and finishes are displayed along the walls, while a central area allows visitors to handle and compare products. The space evokes a research laboratory, emphasizing precision and functionality while encouraging customers to explore the differences between individual knives.

Visitors can also select blades and handles separately, combining them according to their preferred design, intended use, and grip. Rather than simply choosing a finished product, customers can compare options and create a combination that reflects their own needs.

Expanding FE’s Retail Presence

FE Osaka Namba gives visitors the opportunity to experience the brand’s approach to craftsmanship firsthand, bringing together international blade-making expertise and Japanese design principles in a physical retail setting.

By creating opportunities for customers to interact directly with its products, FE aims to offer a different perspective on choosing and using knives. The opening in Osaka marks another step in the brand’s development as it continues to expand its retail presence and introduce its approach to knife design to a wider audience.

TAIMATSU Inc. Company Overview

Established: November 2023
Representative Director: Wang Weihan
Location: Harumi Island Triton Square Office Tower X, 22F, 1-8-10 Harumi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Website: TAIMATSU Inc. Corporate Website

TAIMATSU Inc. works to reinterpret Japanese traditional crafts for global audiences. With team members from diverse backgrounds around the world, the company explores the possibilities of traditional craftsmanship through an international and contemporary perspective.

Its businesses include Japanese kitchen knives, sake, fragrance, cultural experiences, and restaurant operations, presenting Japanese craft and culture through products and services for global markets.

Operating Brands

MUSASHI JAPAN Japanese Kitchen Knife Business
FE PROJECT Kitchen knife Business
YOKAI JAPAN Sake and Fragrance Business
FUJI JAPAN Traditional Culture Experience Business
ITTO Restaurant Business

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