Amazing sharpness! The secret behind Japan's first carbide knife
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[{'start': '4.083', 'end': '5.667', 'text': 'This is not just a knife.'}, {'start': '5.667', 'end': '9.123', 'text': 'The material is "carbide", which has a hardness second only to diamond.'}, {'start': '10.948', 'end': '14.953', 'text': '"Fukuda Hamono Kogyo Co., Ltd." is located in Gifu Prefecture.'}, {'start': '14.953', 'end': '18.360', 'text': "They developed Japan's first knife using ``carbide''."}, {'start': '18.360', 'end': '24.458', 'text': "Why was Japan's first knife born here?"}, {'start': '24.458', 'end': '28.541', 'text': 'This time, we will explore the secret.'}, {'start': '28.541', 'end': '35.291', 'text': 'We have been making industrial products for 129 years.'}, {'start': '35.291', 'end': '42.291', 'text': 'Rather than using craftsmanship, we believe that our knives are made by engineers.'}, {'start': '42.291', 'end': '48.416', 'text': 'We will deliver truly high quality to our customers.'}, {'start': '48.416', 'end': '52.958', 'text': 'We usually manufacture for corporate customers.'}, {'start': '52.958', 'end': '58.958', 'text': 'This knife is made in a completely different way than the previous ones.'}, {'start': '58.958', 'end': '62.750', 'text': 'If you make 100, all 100 will be of the same high quality.'}, {'start': '66.001', 'end': '69.499', 'text': 'By controlling the knife-making process with machines,'}, {'start': '69.499', 'end': '72.000', 'text': 'we ensure the quality of our products is as constant as possible.'}, {'start': '88.291', 'end': '94.833', 'text': 'Seki City is a town of craftsmen, \nbut there is currently a shortage of craftsmen.'}, {'start': '94.833', 'end': '100.708', 'text': 'Our mission is to make it possible \nto make knives without the need for a craftsman.'}, {'start': '100.708', 'end': '105.958', 'text': 'We want to make this a reality with the help of our engineers.'}, {'start': '105.958', 'end': '110.833', 'text': 'Our ultimate goal is to be able to make knives using only machine power.'}, {'start': '110.833', 'end': '116.833', 'text': 'This is where the knife blade is attached. \nThis is a very important part.'}, {'start': '116.833', 'end': '121.291', 'text': 'The person in charge of this task is \na female employee in her second year with the company.'}, {'start': '121.291', 'end': '126.000', 'text': 'It can be done without a craftsman, just by operating the machine.'}, {'start': '132.708', 'end': '140.083', 'text': 'Cut the cemented carbide that supports sharpness into the shape of the blade.'}, {'start': '147.958', 'end': '153.958', 'text': 'Stainless steel is the most shiny, but it is also the lightest and softest.'}, {'start': '153.958', 'end': '156.875', 'text': 'The plates shown in the sample'}, {'start': '156.875', 'end': '159.958', 'text': 'are almost the same thickness.'}, {'start': '159.958', 'end': '161.291', 'text': "AJ) Oh, it's heavy!"}, {'start': '161.291', 'end': '166.500', 'text': 'Cemented carbide has twice the specific gravity of iron, so,'}, {'start': '166.500', 'end': '170.583', 'text': "If it's the same shape, it's twice as heavy."}, {'start': '170.583', 'end': '178.041', 'text': 'This ultra-fine "wire" cuts the cemented carbide.'}, {'start': '178.041', 'end': '183.750', 'text': "Once it's in the water, it becomes hot only where it's touching."}, {'start': '184.000', 'end': '187.750', 'text': "This is where it's touching."}, {'start': '187.750', 'end': '189.750', 'text': 'It sticks together and then separates.'}, {'start': '189.750', 'end': '191.750', 'text': 'When the movement is repeated,'}, {'start': '191.750', 'end': '194.250', 'text': 'electricity is discharged.'}, {'start': '194.250', 'end': '196.458', 'text': 'During that time, heat is generated'}, {'start': '196.458', 'end': '200.855', 'text': 'Only that part gets hot.'}, {'start': '201.083', 'end': '204.333', 'text': 'If that heat continues to be applied,'}, {'start': '204.333', 'end': '205.750', 'text': 'it may end up bending.'}, {'start': '205.750', 'end': '208.666', 'text': "There's a risk of deterioration or deformation."}, {'start': '208.666', 'end': '211.125', 'text': 'While cooling it with water,'}, {'start': '211.125', 'end': '215.291', 'text': 'Cut it by applying heat in a localized area.'}, {'start': '218.750', 'end': '220.916', 'text': 'I am in charge of processing the characteristics'}, {'start': '220.916', 'end': '223.375', 'text': 'using wire in this way'}, {'start': '223.375', 'end': '227.416', 'text': 'by discharging the wire.'}, {'start': '229.666', 'end': '230.958', 'text': 'The advantage is'}, {'start': '230.958', 'end': '233.041', 'text': 'The precision of the processing is very high.'}, {'start': '233.041', 'end': '236.750', 'text': 'advantage is that it can be processed.'}, {'start': '252.500', 'end': '255.333', 'text': 'The (wire) is about to hit the product.'}, {'start': '259.333', 'end': '266.791', 'text': 'This light is the signal to start cutting.'}, {'start': '274.083', 'end': '275.250', 'text': 'AJ) Has it been cut off yet?'}, {'start': '275.250', 'end': '276.791', 'text': "It's already cut."}, {'start': '279.625', 'end': '280.916', 'text': 'AJ) Is that (light) electricity?'}, {'start': '280.916', 'end': '283.208', 'text': "That's right, we use"}, {'start': '283.208', 'end': '286.458', 'text': 'that to create an electrical discharge.'}, {'start': '286.458', 'end': '288.541', 'text': 'The fine particles are called slush.'}, {'start': '288.541', 'end': '295.666', 'text': 'It is processed by flowing and dissolving it using the power of water.'}, {'start': '295.791', 'end': '299.833', 'text': 'Because it is discharging'}, {'start': '299.833', 'end': '303.166', 'text': 'The cut surface reaches thousands of degrees.'}, {'start': '303.166', 'end': '306.541', 'text': 'So you have to immerse it in water.'}, {'start': '310.375', 'end': '315.250', 'text': 'After this, the cemented carbide is cut over a period of 10 hours.'}, {'start': '319.125', 'end': '323.458', 'text': 'We specialize in extremely precise machining.'}, {'start': '323.458', 'end': '326.458', 'text': 'By creating a blueprint and processing it,'}, {'start': '326.458', 'end': '329.208', 'text': 'we can also process complex shapes.'}, {'start': '329.208', 'end': '335.583', 'text': 'Many of the processes are difficult, but the feeling of accomplishment when you complete them is great.'}, {'start': '335.583', 'end': '340.958', 'text': 'I can also think about how to process things myself.'}, {'start': '340.958', 'end': '343.791', 'text': 'This has been a very rewarding experience for me.'}, {'start': '343.791', 'end': '350.125', 'text': 'the processing method myself, so I'}, {'start': '350.125', 'end': '353.583', 'text': 'can create it myself from scratch.'}, {'start': '353.583', 'end': '356.250', 'text': 'I think this is a unique job.'}, {'start': '361.666', 'end': '363.083', 'text': 'Next is making the wooden pattern.'}, {'start': '363.083', 'end': '365.708', 'text': 'They use natural wood from local Gifu Prefecture.'}, {'start': '365.708', 'end': '370.166', 'text': 'Quercus oak, Yamazakura, and Beech.\nYou can choose your preference.'}, {'start': '370.166', 'end': '374.791', 'text': 'The most popular is "Yamazakura."'}, {'start': '381.500', 'end': '385.458', 'text': 'It is possible to produce it without the help of humans.'}, {'start': '385.458', 'end': '389.791', 'text': 'This year we started to install new machines.'}, {'start': '396.125', 'end': '403.500', 'text': 'We will process this square piece of wood to become the handle of the knife.'}, {'start': '405.458', 'end': '409.916', 'text': 'Here is something that is inserted into the tip.'}, {'start': '413.041', 'end': '421.541', 'text': 'We have set up the program so that when you grab it and set it inside, it goes.'}, {'start': '421.541', 'end': '426.583', 'text': 'Then, all you have to do is close the door and the machine inside'}, {'start': '426.583', 'end': '432.041', 'text': 'will cut the wood into this shape.'}, {'start': '432.041', 'end': '441.000', 'text': 'The machine carries the wood that will become the handle.'}, {'start': '441.000', 'end': '447.166', 'text': "You'll be amazed at the smooth movement of the arm."}, {'start': '467.125', 'end': '482.000', 'text': 'It sets it at the destination accurately.'}, {'start': '499.666', 'end': '510.791', 'text': "You can even close the door with the machine's arm."}, {'start': '526.916', 'end': '533.750', 'text': 'The machine inside starts moving and begins processing the wood.'}, {'start': '534.250', 'end': '541.250', 'text': 'There are no gaps around here and it clicks.'}, {'start': '541.250', 'end': '543.916', 'text': 'Push the machine a little so that it comes out'}, {'start': '543.916', 'end': '549.666', 'text': 'I am processing it while making adjustments.'}, {'start': '549.666', 'end': '551.958', 'text': 'I think the best way'}, {'start': '551.958', 'end': '558.958', 'text': 'to make this possible is the machining process I am currently using.'}, {'start': '623.000', 'end': '627.333', 'text': "Once it's done, I'll put it in here."}, {'start': '627.333', 'end': '641.208', 'text': 'Watch the uncut footage of the wood being removed after processing.'}, {'start': '720.000', 'end': '724.250', 'text': 'It is shaped a knife handle.'}, {'start': '732.708', 'end': '737.583', 'text': 'The next step is to sharpen the blade, which is the heart of the knife.'}, {'start': '737.583', 'end': '746.125', 'text': 'Currently working on a new series of petty knives.'}, {'start': '746.125', 'end': '756.041', 'text': 'We start by checking the stamped carbide.'}, {'start': '757.791', 'end': '765.208', 'text': 'Set it in the machine and form the blade.'}, {'start': '765.208', 'end': '770.958', 'text': 'If it is not set correctly, it will affect the quality of the product.'}, {'start': '781.541', 'end': '784.166', 'text': 'This blade attachment process'}, {'start': '784.166', 'end': '787.541', 'text': 'will be handled by a person who is in his second year at the company.'}, {'start': '787.541', 'end': '794.750', 'text': "I'm in my second year at this company, I joined as a new employee and a new graduate."}, {'start': '794.750', 'end': '799.958', 'text': "Since then, I've been in charge of this place alone."}, {'start': '799.958', 'end': '801.833', 'text': 'AJ) Did you do it by yourself from the first year?'}, {'start': '801.833', 'end': '809.333', 'text': 'After a week, I was able to do it.'}, {'start': '809.333', 'end': '811.458', 'text': "That's amazing."}, {'start': '813.208', 'end': '817.166', 'text': "From here on, it's all done by hand."}, {'start': '817.166', 'end': '821.125', 'text': 'Using these tools'}, {'start': '821.125', 'end': '827.583', 'text': 'We carefully shave the corners'}, {'start': '827.583', 'end': '839.958', 'text': 'so that there is no injury or discomfort when holding it in your hand.'}, {'start': '839.958', 'end': '846.208', 'text': 'Fine adjustments are made by hand, not by machine.'}, {'start': '846.208', 'end': '854.875', 'text': 'The petty knife is a project that started about six months after I joined the company.'}, {'start': '854.875', 'end': '857.208', 'text': 'I was the first to touch it.'}, {'start': '857.208', 'end': '862.625', 'text': 'Basically, once you remember it, you do the same thing.'}, {'start': '862.625', 'end': '872.750', 'text': 'I am doing a lot of things for the first time in the company.'}, {'start': '872.791', 'end': '875.208', 'text': 'AJ) How was it at first? Were you nervous?'}, {'start': '875.208', 'end': '880.875', 'text': "I was nervous. At first, things really didn't go well."}, {'start': '880.875', 'end': '883.666', 'text': 'My first year I had a stomach ache all the time.'}, {'start': '883.666', 'end': '888.416', 'text': 'AJ)Are your superiors strict about such things?'}, {'start': '888.416', 'end': '892.291', 'text': "Since we haven't accumulated the skills yet,"}, {'start': '892.291', 'end': '896.166', 'text': 'Both my boss and I were in the research stage.'}, {'start': '896.166', 'end': '900.666', 'text': 'When I showed him the finished product, I said, "This is how it turned out."'}, {'start': '900.666', 'end': '904.833', 'text': 'He would always say, "How can we improve it?"'}, {'start': '904.833', 'end': '910.750', 'text': 'The petty knife she developed with her boss'}, {'start': '910.750', 'end': '917.833', 'text': 'is also about to be completed.'}, {'start': '932.250', 'end': '938.166', 'text': 'They sharpen and finish each side of the blade.'}, {'start': '946.791', 'end': '955.750', 'text': 'This completes the sharpening process.'}, {'start': '958.666', 'end': '966.666', 'text': 'We had the opportunity to try out the completed carbide knife.'}, {'start': '966.666', 'end': '967.416', 'text': "AJ) It's so light!"}, {'start': '967.416', 'end': '969.666', 'text': 'When I touched the cemented carbide,'}, {'start': '969.666', 'end': '972.750', 'text': 'I thought it felt heavy.'}, {'start': '972.750', 'end': '975.666', 'text': 'The weight is placed on the handle'}, {'start': '975.666', 'end': '977.833', 'text': 'The center of gravity is in that direction.'}, {'start': '977.833', 'end': '978.666', 'text': 'AJ) Is it in this (handle)?'}, {'start': '978.666', 'end': '980.000', 'text': "Yes, that's right."}, {'start': '980.000', 'end': '982.500', 'text': 'AJ) The sharpness is also very light.'}, {'start': '982.500', 'end': '985.125', 'text': "AJ) It's so quick."}, {'start': '989.416', 'end': '992.083', 'text': "AJ) That's amazing"}, {'start': '992.083', 'end': '995.583', 'text': 'If the only thing to do was to improve cutting performance,'}, {'start': '995.583', 'end': '1000.250', 'text': 'knives made by other companies would be the same.'}, {'start': '1000.250', 'end': '1003.666', 'text': 'We aim for more than that.'}, {'start': '1003.666', 'end': '1009.333', 'text': 'The great thing about our knives is that they cut perfectly.'}, {'start': '1009.333', 'end': '1012.666', 'text': 'It keeps the vegetables from losing moisture.'}, {'start': '1012.666', 'end': '1015.291', 'text': 'When making a salad.'}, {'start': '1015.291', 'end': '1017.708', 'text': 'When shredding cabbage.'}, {'start': '1017.708', 'end': '1020.375', 'text': 'It keeps the vegetables moist.'}, {'start': '1020.375', 'end': '1023.083', 'text': 'You can still eat it crunchy.'}, {'start': '1023.083', 'end': '1026.041', 'text': 'AJ) Why moisture does not come out from the cross section?'}, {'start': '1026.041', 'end': '1029.916', 'text': "Because it doesn't destroy cells."}, {'start': '1029.916', 'end': '1032.333', 'text': 'The cells are not crushed.'}, {'start': '1032.333', 'end': '1035.791', 'text': "So the water won't be squeezed out."}, {'start': '1035.791', 'end': '1037.494', 'text': "AJ) Doesn't come out"}, {'start': '1038.000', 'end': '1041.666', 'text': "You don't have to worry about losing moisture"}, {'start': '1041.666', 'end': '1043.666', 'text': 'while cutting and storing your vegetables.'}, {'start': '1043.666', 'end': '1047.959', 'text': "You don't have to worry about your vegetables wilting."}, {'start': '1050.666', 'end': '1052.500', 'text': 'The cross section is very fresh.'}, {'start': '1052.500', 'end': '1055.708', 'text': "It's fresh and clean."}, {'start': '1060.916', 'end': '1063.791', 'text': 'The blade gently cuts into the ingredients.'}, {'start': '1063.791', 'end': '1067.666', 'text': 'The blade goes in smoothly and blends in.'}, {'start': '1067.666', 'end': '1072.969', 'text': 'The thinness of the blade is the most distinctive feature of this knife.'}, {'start': '1077.666', 'end': '1083.150', 'text': "It can be cut by simply sliding it, so the flesh won't fall apart."}, {'start': '1084.375', 'end': '1087.000', 'text': 'AJ) Is it better not to press it?'}, {'start': '1087.000', 'end': '1090.875', 'text': 'Simply slide to cut easily.'}, {'start': '1090.917', 'end': '1093.666', 'text': 'You just need to hold it lightly with your fingers.'}, {'start': '1093.666', 'end': '1096.333', 'text': 'AJ）I was able to slice it very thinly.'}, {'start': '1096.666', 'end': '1099.666', 'text': 'There are various ways to cut, such as pushing and pulling.'}, {'start': '1099.666', 'end': '1103.666', 'text': 'It is very bad to use a dull knife.'}, {'start': '1103.666', 'end': '1107.800', 'text': "It's worst to cut it with force."}, {'start': '1110.500', 'end': '1112.083', 'text': "That's right"}, {'start': '1112.083', 'end': '1113.833', 'text': 'AJ) Wow!'}, {'start': '1113.833', 'end': '1118.666', 'text': 'Some of our customers suffer from tendonitis.'}, {'start': '1118.666', 'end': '1124.666', 'text': 'It is very hard to use a heavy knife.'}, {'start': '1124.666', 'end': '1130.666', 'text': 'Using a dull knife can result in you using more force than necessary.'}, {'start': '1130.666', 'end': '1135.572', 'text': 'This knife can be cut with little force.'}, {'start': '1136.666', 'end': '1142.311', 'text': 'r example, cutting tomatoes is very easy.'}, {'start': '1142.416', 'end': '1148.976', 'text': 'Customers can try out the knives and see how good they are.'}, {'start': '1150.541', 'end': '1153.541', 'text': 'KISEKI is the first knife in Japan'}, {'start': '1153.541', 'end': '1157.500', 'text': 'to be made from cemented carbide.'}, {'start': '1157.500', 'end': '1161.208', 'text': 'The biggest feature of cemented carbide is its overwhelming sharpness.'}, {'start': '1161.208', 'end': '1166.416', 'text': 'The biggest feature is that its sharpness lasts for a long time.'}, {'start': '1166.416', 'end': '1171.875', 'text': "By using this knife, we don't just provide knives."}, {'start': '1171.875', 'end': '1177.000', 'text': 'Nowadays, the times are moving towards not using knives.'}, {'start': '1177.000', 'end': '1179.833', 'text': 'Cut vegetables are popular.'}, {'start': '1179.833', 'end': '1182.501', 'text': 'The reason for this is'}, {'start': '1182.501', 'end': '1185.916', 'text': 'Because working with a knife is not fun.'}, {'start': '1185.916', 'end': '1191.708', 'text': 'When you use a knife that is sharp, light and easy to use, you feel like cutting.'}, {'start': '1191.708', 'end': '1196.833', 'text': 'Cutting is no fun, so knives have fallen out of use.'}, {'start': '1196.833', 'end': '1199.708', 'text': 'If you use a knife that makes work fun,'}, {'start': '1199.708', 'end': '1202.375', 'text': 'Cooking will be more fun too.'}, {'start': '1202.375', 'end': '1208.000', 'text': 'It would be great if this knife could be used to enrich your life.'}, {'start': '1208.000', 'end': '1211.625', 'text': 'That is my wish.'}]