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An Aizu distributed by Morihei. Originally purchased from Carbon Knife Co. for 385. From Hitohira Hardness (1-5): 3 Sharpening speed (1-5): 4 Size (mm): 196 x 66 x 55 Weight: 1742g 250 USD 275 300 shipped within the US. Will add additional photos and videos when I get the chance! Thank you.

Thanks for the kind words.

A "Red" Aoto from Tanaka Toishi originally purchased from Carbon Knife Co. Like other soft Aoto, you can expect strong sharpening power, The dimensions of the stone are roughly 200 X 58 X 58 mm (L x W x H). It weighs 1054 grams and is sealed in polyurethane. Cosmetically, it leaves a beautiful...

Where did nutmeg go?

I mean at the end of the day all that matters is that they make a quality product.

I need one

i thought Isamitsu was two guys? Not that it really makes a difference at all.

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If you’re not using diamond stones, the debado is an ideal stone for bevel preparation. Asking 45 USD The Rika really needs no introduction it is one of the best feeling synthetic stones and leaves a very bright contrast. Asking 25 USD. I’ll only be selling within the US and will cover...

All I know for certain is that Ashi Hamono has not produced any honyaki for several years. I thought Mitsuaki Takada (of Takada no Hamono) used to be the sharpener for Ashi Hamono. Regarding Tsukasa, I’m unsure.

This definitely makes sense and I haven't thought about it like that before.

I don't think it's less valuable and hope those restock soon. I get the sense when reading bios that there is a lot of stock placed in these "one man" based brands and that this quality is something that is emphasized.

Can't believe I forgot about Toyama. I figured Yoshiaki Fujiwara/Kiyoshi Kato is a unique example, given that his knives have come to command unusually high prices, and also since he has apparently retired recently. Regardless, what is it about Jiro's knives have made his work be perceived as...

That's a great question! I think there are a number of factors and I most definitely will not be able to include all of them off of the top of my head. I think the first two points apply to things universally, not just knives. 1.) Economies of scale dictates that an inverse relationship exists...

A knife that has been forged, shaped, sharpened and handled by a single skilled craftsman adds significant value. What your guys’ opinions are on Jiro’s knives being more sought after than other Japanese one-man operations? Mazaki is the only other one man operation based in Japan that comes...

Video of people discussing the late celebrated saw blacksmith Miyano Tetsonosuke. Has English subtitles!

山本鉋製作所 This seems to be Yamamoto's official website. Lots of information, and a massive lineage tree of all of the (presumably tool based) Blacksmiths in Banshu-Miki.

curious for this as well. I assumed all of his cladding was stainless (based on what is sold at JKI).