Tower Knives Osaka is a knife specialty shop in Shinsekai. The nearest station is Osaka Metro Ebisucho Station, about a 4-minute walk away. Located close to Tsutenkaku Tower, the store carries roughly 500 types of blades packed into the space. In addition to Japanese kitchen knives such as wa-bocho and sashimi knives, it also sells items like pocketknives and nail clippers. The selection includes knives from Osaka/Sakai as well as other famous Japanese blade-making areas such as Seki (Gifu) and Miki (Hyogo). There is a workshop in the back, and if your timing is right you may be able to watch an artisan sharpening knives up close. Japanese-made knives are highly popular overseas, so the shop attracts many international visitors. Because the owner is Canadian, all staff can assist in English; there are also staff who can support languages such as Chinese, French, and Danish, so foreign customers can shop with confidence. Staff can also teach knife usage, so you can easily ask questions and get advice.