Nakayama Tomae Renge Namazu・Natural Finishing Stone・Awasedo・Kyoto, Japan #81 knife Handmade in small batches using

Handmade in small batches using a tallow-based formula enriched with olive oil

Housed in an engraved paulownia box and wrapped in an original Karacho Furoshiki made of pure Japanese silk

After Bluing we have attached a brand new rattan wrapping handle

Kiya is still an active company in the Nihon Bashi District of Tokyo selling cutlery

It helps keep the blade dry

Nakayama Tomae Renge Namazu・Natural Finishing Stone・Awasedo・Kyoto, Japan #81 knife Handmade in small batches usingNakayama stone from Mt. Nakayama, Kyoto. Slightly hard, 8000+ grit. Known for producing a true mirror finish and traditionally used for ji duya finishing on Japanese swords. Very smooth and pleasant sharpening feel. Hand sized stone that fits comfortably in one hand and can be used for one handed honing. This stone is a Renge Namazu () "lotus catfish," named for its distinctive fossil like lotus pattern with flowing, catfish whisker like lines across