Etoe is a factory shop where you can learn about the appeal of Echizen cutlery through the lacquered handles of Japanese knives. Yamaken Woodworks which operates Etoe, is a manufacturer that specializes in handles, which is very rare in Japan, and has become an indispensable presence in the production area of ​​Echizen cutlery. In addition, there are many Japanese knives with maki-e art applied to the handle, as there are young maki-e artists working at Etoe. You can actually experience lacquer painting here if desired. Also, you can actually try Japanese knives and buy them. A new hotspot where you can feel the collaboration of production areas through the fusion of Echizen cutlery and lacquer. Recently, in collaboration with nearby Ryusen Hamono, workshops to make original Japanese knives have also been held occasionally. Please feel the atmosphere of the store and the possibility of new manufacturing.