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Brand: Kanehide 兼秀
Made in: Seki, Gifu - Japan
Line: Bessaku
Profile: Honesuki Kaku
Edge Length: 149mm
Blade Height: 38mm
Edge Steel: Unclassified
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Zenko (Mono-steel)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 90/10
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Elastomer
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Spine Length: 149mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.0mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.2mm 
Handle Length: 117mm
Total Length: 263mm
Weight: 109g
Saya/Guard: Sold separately

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Care Advisement: Stainless Steel
This blade is stainless steel. While it is resistant to stains and corrosion, “stain-less” does not mean “stain-proof.” Care must still be taken to keep the blade dry when not in use. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. Hand wash and dry only. Store away from liquids and open windows. Keep the blade covered when storing or traveling. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as softer woods and plastic.

Brand: Tanaka Toishi 田中砥石工業所
Dimensions: 225mm x 86mm x 44mm
Weight: 1615g

Notes: Really nice specimen from the famous Mikawa mine in Aichi Prefecture via the famous Tanaka Toishi brand. They are firm to hard, and quality specimens are fast and give good polishing results. Generally easy to use depending on the hardness.

Suggested Use: pre or final polisher for knives and push-cut tools.

Background Info: Nagura is made of lithified tuff, which is silica-rich stratified volcanic ash that has been compacted into a solid over many, many years. They contain very fine particles of silica (and other  which are often more friable than other sedimentary stones, and thus are ideal for polishing. They are used as one of the last stones before Uchigumori in a traditional sword polishing sequence. The word "Nagura" is the named after the individual who discovered the utility of the lithified tuff as a whetstone, Sakon Nagura, over 700 years ago.

Please Note: Given the natural aspect of these stones, all subjective qualities are our estimates and may vary slightly from your exact expectations and assessment. The images shown and characteristics described may be from a previous example. If purchased, yours may differ slightly in appearance and qualities. Dimensions, weight, and stamps may be different from listed if it has been tested.

Brand: Tanaka Toishi 田中砥石工業所
Producing Area: Mikawa Mountain Range, Kitashitara, Aichi - Japan
Mine: Kada Mountain or unspecified Junmikawa stratum
Strata: N/A
Appearance: "Striped" (shima) lines running linearly down the length of the stone, a mix of off-white and orange. Beautiful chalky block!
Size: 220mm x 82mm x 45mm
Weight: 1573g
~Grit Range: 2500-4000

1-5 Scale: 1 = Less, 5 = More
Hardness Level: 3.5
Scratch Depth: 2.5
Speed: 2 (4 with tomo nagura)
Wear Rate: 2
Self Slurry: 2 (4 with tomo nagura)
Thirst: 3
Consistency: 3.5
Feedback: 2.5
Ease of Use: 2.5

Notes: A large, pure nagura that will last many years. 

Suggested Use: pre or final polisher for knives and push-cut tools.

Background Info: Nagura are made of lithified tuff, which is silica-rich stratified volcanic ash that has been compacted into a solid over many, many years, and this composition yields unique sharpening and polishing properties. Much of their use has been centered around blades other than knives: swords, razors, woodworking tools and so on. Nagura can come from several locations in Japan, the most famous being the Junmikawa (Mikawa) mine located within the Mikawa Mountain range in Aichi Prefecture. 

Chu Nagura are used as one of the last stones before Uchigumori in a traditional sword polishing sequence. Such "proper" Chu Nagura are mined at Kada Mountain, not from the Mikawa mine-proper, both of which are in the same mountain range. Chu Nagura can also be somewhat of a catch-all term for stones from the Mikawa mine that do not fit cleanly into the known classified strata. Within swords, "chu" is often used to roughly mean "medium" (medium grit, medium size, etc.)

Please Note: Given the natural aspect of these stones, all subjective qualities are our estimates and may vary slightly from your exact expectations and assessment. The images shown and characteristics described may be from a previous example. If purchased, yours may differ slightly in appearance and qualities. Dimensions, weight, and stamps may be different from listed if it has been tested.

Brand: Fog Linen
Line: Kitchen Cloth
Material: 100% Linen
Color: Grey/White Stripes
Length: 25.5"
Width: 17.5"

Our hardest-working kitchen staple, and an all-time customer favorite. These cloths are with us from start-to-finish on all cooking tasks—drying dishes, lining a basket, keeping kettles warm, covering dough to rise, and cleaning up spills. Durable, long-lasting, and complete with a nifty cotton loop for an easy hang-dry. They'll grow softer and more absorbent with every wash.

Care: Machine wash gentle, dry cool or line-dry.

Wide Cup Height: 33mm

Wide Cup Diameter: 71mm

Wide Cup Ceramic Thickness: 3mm

Wide Cup Weight: 45g

Narrow Cup Height: 37mm

Narrow Cup Diameter: 63mm

Narrow Cup Ceramic Thickness: 3mm

Narrow Cup Weight: 46g

Carafe Height: 135mm

Carafe Diameter: 90mm

Carafe Ceramic Thickness: 3mm

Carafe Weight: 286g

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片) 
Line: HG Damascus
Profile: Gyuto
Steel Type: Unclassified Stainless 
Cladding: Stainless Damascus 
Bevel: Double Bevel 
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50 
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 337mm 
Edge Length: 215mm 
Spine Length: 215mm 
Handle Length: 120mm 
Blade Height: 45mm 
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.4mm 
Thickness of Spine Half Way: 1.2mm 
Thickness of Spine ~1cm from Tip: 0.5mm 
Weight: 156g
Saya/Guard: N/A

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Brand: Kanehide
Line: Bessaku
Profile: Honesuki Maru
Steel Type: Semi-Stainless
Bevel: Asymmetric Double Bevel 
Bevel Symmetry: 90:10
Handle: Wood 
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Total Length: 260mm
Edge Length: 150mm
Spine Length: 150mm
Blade Height: 29mm
Handle Length: 112mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2mm
Thickness of Spine Half Way: 1.8mm
Thickness of Spine ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Weight: 114g

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Total Length: 262mm
Blade Length: 111mm
Max Opening: 228mm
Weight: 258g

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Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Profile: Deba
Edge Steel: Blue #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Single
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle: Ho Wood
Total Length: 370mm
Edge Length: 215mm
Spine Length: 232mm
Blade Height: 61mm
Thickness at Spine: 8.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 7.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 5.1mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Weight: 486g
Saya: Ho Wood

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Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Line: Nihonko 日本鋼
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Steel: SK Carbon
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: N/A
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrious
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 300mm
Edge Length: 178mm
Spine Length: 182mm
Blade Height: 42mm
Thickness at Spine: 1.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 115mm
Weight: 144g

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Care Advisement: Carbon Steel
This blade is carbon steel and care must be taken to avoid rust. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time helping increase stain resistance slightly. Hand wash and dry only. Store away from liquids and open windows. Keep the blade covered when storing or traveling. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as soft woods and plastics.

Brand: Kanehide
Made In: Japan
Line: Bessaku
Profile: Honesuki Kaku
Steel Type: Semi-Stainless
Bevel: Asymmetric Double Bevel 
Bevel Symmetry: 90:10
Handle: Wood 
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Total Length: 268mm
Edge Length: 150mm
Spine Length: 150mm
Blade Height: 38mm
Handle Length: 116mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2mm
Thickness of Spine Half Way: 2mm
Thickness of Spine ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Weight: 136g
Saya/Guard: N/A
 

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片) 
Line: HG Damascus
Profile: Petty
Steel Type: Unclassified Stainless 
Cladding: Stainless Damascus 
Bevel: Double Bevel 
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50 
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 245mm 
Edge Length: 135mm 
Spine Length: 135mm 
Handle Length: 104mm 
Blade Height: 28mm 
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.6mm 
Thickness of Spine Half Way: 1.2mm 
Thickness of Spine ~1cm from Tip: 0.5mm 
Weight: 76g
Saya/Guard: N/A

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Brand: Ryusen 株式会社 龍泉刃物
Line: TANGANRYU
Profile: Santoku
Edge Steel: VG-10
Steel Type: Stainless 
Cladding: Stainless Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Micarta Hybrid
Total Length: 315mm
Edge Length: 170mm
Spine Length: 171mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Thickness at Spine: 2.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.5mm
Handle Length: 125mm
Weight: 203g

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Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Line: Imojiya ST SG2
Profile: Petty
Edge Steel: SG2
Steel Type: Stainless
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 222mm
Edge Length: 117mm
Spine Length: 117mm
Blade Height: 26mm
Thickness at Spine: 1.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.3mm
Handle Length: 101mm
Weight: 80g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Total Length: 285mm
Blade Length: 122mm
Max Opening: 250mm
Weight: 337g

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.