What does it take to create ‘even better whetstones’?
〇 It’s said that ‘whetstones are compatible with certain materials,’ but we must overcome this and strive to create ‘even better whetstones’ every day, humbly seeking advice from everyone.
〇 Even if they are slender, thin, or compact, we must not let our guard down or cut corners, ensuring they perform their duty as tools with meticulous care. They possess the power to cultivate a spirit of continuous improvement that will support everyone’s sharpening life.
〇 Show gratitude to the pioneers of [Toga] and care for them properly to keep them clean and bright. We enjoy the convenience and abundance of today thanks to the accumulated history and tradition. Let us cherish and protect both the visible and invisible blessings, never forgetting them.
〇 To properly pass on the intangible, internal assets of a whetstone craftsman and ensure everyone’s happy sharpening life continues, we will continue to create ‘even better whetstones.’
This is a collaborative sales product of a Kyoto Prefecture-approved business cooperative association established by multiple whetstone businesses and [Toga] landowners with business areas in [Kyoto]-city [Ukyo]-ward [Narutaki] and [Umekebata].
To produce locally within our business area, our cooperative centralizes joint forestry management, mining, ore selection, and manufacturing to provide more reliable details of origin and contribute to quality control.
Since the late Heian period, the [Komon] family of [Jingo-ji] estate, and since the early Edo period, the [Yamamoto] family, have passed down geological information about the ore deposit, construction techniques, and stone forging skills. To eliminate the worry of relying on oral traditions and the master-apprentice relationship, we promote joint ownership and mutual support to create an environment for nurturing the next generation and connecting to a long-lasting traditional industry.
Geological information is certainly essential for mining, but we burn with the desire to create ‘even better whetstones’ every day, and by thinking together, listening to everyone, and steadily accumulating effort, we hope that superior successors will emerge and ‘even better whetstones’ will continue to be born.
・85 x 140 x 20 mm, 519g. Ink markings can be removed with water. If you want to fix them, coat with [Ishi-san] preservative solution diluted 2-4 times. It will disappear if you apply it with a roller or by dripping it on and using the technique of *fuki-e* (blowing paint). [Ishi-san] preservative can be removed with kerosene.
・Restoring old, hand-cranked whetstones.
・For certificates of origin or handwritten inscriptions on the side, please contact us before ordering as we require a preliminary collection through our cooperative. Please search for B0GDXTPFVS on Amazon’s product search.
・Tends to be harder and more refined, like black rock juice. Because it is hard, self-sharpening ability may decrease, so sharpen it gradually while performing *ki-na-kura-kake* (a sharpening technique) as needed, depending on the material and desired finish.
【Voltage Compatibility】
When using electrical appliances, please note that they are designed for Japanese voltage specifications (90-110V), so if you use them with a different voltage, it may cause a malfunction.
【Plug Type】
Our products use Japanese plug types (A or B type).
Please use a conversion adapter if necessary.
【Important Note on Transformers and Adapters】
A transformer adjusts voltage to match your device's requirements.
A conversion adapter only changes the plug shape and does not adjust voltage.
Using only a conversion adapter without a transformer may result in damage to the product.
【Liability】
We are not responsible for malfunctions or damages caused by improper use, such as operating the product without a transformer.
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