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I have been posting about natural whetstone and lacquer.
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Diversity of Ozuku stone, which is full of attractions other than its ultra-hard mouth.
Among natural whetstones, there are some that are called “phantom whetstones” because…
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Kato Mine and the Mystery of Marka: The History of Nakayama Grinding Wheel as Deciphered from Distribution
Nakayama whetstone is known as the “king” among Japanese natural whetstones. Its…
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No Longer Unearthed—Inoshiriyama’s Lesson in the Art of Subtle, Hazy Sharpening
Umegahata, Kyoto. This area was once home to a concentration of Japan’s…
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Soft but mirror finish! ~Moon ring red pin red immovable~!
What is a moon wheel wheel? Tsuki-no-wa” whetstone is a relatively minor…
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A miracle 10 meters underground: Why is the Kurumaguchi wheel called a “phantom”?
1. what is a kurumakuchi grinding wheel? Origin of the name Among…
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Miracle at 200 meters above sea level: How Nakayama Hill became a sacred place for grinding stones
1. where is Nakayama? What kind of terrain? Nakayama whetstone—it is a…
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2nd Kitchen Knife Sharpening Experience
Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.Contents: The 3rd…
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East vs. West: A Showdown of Grinding Wheel Strata──Changes in Geology Lead to Changes in Sharpening Performance
In my previous blog entry, I wrote about the peculiarities of geological…
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Kyoto’s finishing wheels fascinate the world──a miraculous fusion of miraculous geology and craftsman’s eye
Finishing whetstone” determines the sharpness of kitchen knives, razors, chisels, planes, and…
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1st Kitchen knife sharpening experience with natural whetstone
Date: Saturday, September 23, 2023, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. First half:…
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What is the Nagura Grinding Wheel?
The Nagura whetstone is a type of Japanese natural whetstone that is…
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Finishing natural whetstone
Finishing natural whetstones are natural grinding stones used to sharpen knives and…
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Grinding Wheel Types
Rough, medium, and finishing whetstone in knife sharpening: the trifecta of sharpness…
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Artificial and Natural Grinding Stones
Artificial whetstone: a trusted tool for cutlery enthusiasts and craftsmen Artificial whetstones…
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lacquer wiped with a layer of lacquer
Fuki-urushi is one of Japan’s traditional lacquer craft techniques, in which lacquer…