Life this. I have several JNATs (Japanese Natural stones) that I use for knife and razor sharpening. Each one is so unique and one learns the stones’ tendencies. They aren’t graded like synthetic stones are by a specific grit as each stone has its own personality. Sharpening on any whetstone is somewhat meditative, but doing so on a quality JNAT is very zen like. It’s really hard to explain but I treasure mine. And the feel of the edge, especially on a straight razor, is sublime. Very comfortable shave.
Thanks to your video, I have learned another interesting thing: we can buy a one- dollar knife, but we need a fine whetstone. I also discovered that the highest quality whetstones in the world are mined here in Kameoka, Kyoto! Let's buy a one-dollar knife and learn how to sharpen it here in Kameoka!
I really enjoyed the visit and discovered things that I had never imagined. Kameoka has a lot to offer and a home stay is really the best way to enjoy it.
Please don't think im comparing myself to any real craftsman but I have recently switched to hand tools and oh my gosh. I am skilled and proficient with many power tools but working by hand is just amazing and so welcomed. I really feel like I was lied to about what wood working is. Anyhow if you get the chance to start using small easy hand wood working tools it will blow your mind just how good it is in every sense of the word
Что нравиться у японцев так это гармоничное, доскональное отношение к работе и к жизни!Их стиль своеобразен и нам не совсем понятен .... менталитет разный подход к жизни тоже ..
I live in hilly place with lots of stone, here we use a stone for sharpening knife, it is quite common in our areas and that type of stone isn't available in lower plain which is just 40km away, I wish I could sell those stone
Can you make a video and show us what those stones look like and how effective they are at sharpening knives? send me a link, I might be able to help you to sell if they're good stuff.
I think his stone named maruoyama I been a dream to own one of it one day as a chef i really love to sharpen on it one day...his stone are famous for kasumi finish on the knife
Yes! I believe Maruoyama (round mountain in Japanese) refers to the shape of the mountain where his whetstones come from. He's quiet famous in Japan, just last Saturday he appeared on a national tv program.
@@RediscoverTours I just saw his stone available in my favourite knife shop miura. The cheapest one cost 70000 yen...still can afford it though but it definitely worth it because it would last for a life time
@@bidin5253 You might want to check his website / online store: toishi.jp/item/ Unfortunately it's all in Japanese, so you might need someone to translate it for you.
You might want to check his website / online store: toishi.jp/item/ Unfortunately it's all in Japanese, so you might need someone to translate it for you.
What a beautiful collection of stones. What dreams are made of!
Life this. I have several JNATs (Japanese Natural stones) that I use for knife and razor sharpening. Each one is so unique and one learns the stones’ tendencies. They aren’t graded like synthetic stones are by a specific grit as each stone has its own personality. Sharpening on any whetstone is somewhat meditative, but doing so on a quality JNAT is very zen like. It’s really hard to explain but I treasure mine.
And the feel of the edge, especially on a straight razor, is sublime. Very comfortable shave.
Thanks to your video, I have learned another interesting thing: we can buy a one- dollar knife, but we need a fine whetstone. I also discovered that the highest quality whetstones in the world are mined here in Kameoka, Kyoto! Let's buy a one-dollar knife and learn how to sharpen it here in Kameoka!
I really enjoyed the visit and discovered things that I had never imagined. Kameoka has a lot to offer and a home stay is really the best way to enjoy it.
The whetstone here is a gem.
This sort of craftsmanship fascinates and impresses. Skilled folks working utilitarian magic without LED control panels must be rewardingly.
It's amazing to see how this man an make the difference between good and bad stones and later shape the right size, polish the right side,...
Please don't think im comparing myself to any real craftsman but I have recently switched to hand tools and oh my gosh. I am skilled and proficient with many power tools but working by hand is just amazing and so welcomed. I really feel like I was lied to about what wood working is. Anyhow if you get the chance to start using small easy hand wood working tools it will blow your mind just how good it is in every sense of the word
Can never afford but have so much respect for the old ways and thensome
Very true that such stones are expensive! It's a luxury I can't afford now but it's cool to see how these natural stones work so well.
Awesome video!!
Good video👍
If that's considered impressive then I'm doing all right!
Wonder what qualities your looking for in a natural whetstone...
Freaking amazing.
Что нравиться у японцев так это гармоничное, доскональное отношение к работе и к жизни!Их стиль своеобразен и нам не совсем понятен .... менталитет разный подход к жизни тоже ..
Thank you for your kind words.
I live in hilly place with lots of stone, here we use a stone for sharpening knife, it is quite common in our areas and that type of stone isn't available in lower plain which is just 40km away, I wish I could sell those stone
Can you make a video and show us what those stones look like and how effective they are at sharpening knives? send me a link, I might be able to help you to sell if they're good stuff.
Nice job 👍🎌
Thanks
I think his stone named maruoyama I been a dream to own one of it one day as a chef i really love to sharpen on it one day...his stone are famous for kasumi finish on the knife
Yes! I believe Maruoyama (round mountain in Japanese) refers to the shape of the mountain where his whetstones come from.
He's quiet famous in Japan, just last Saturday he appeared on a national tv program.
@@RediscoverTours I just saw his stone available in my favourite knife shop miura. The cheapest one cost 70000 yen...still can afford it though but it definitely worth it because it would last for a life time
@@bidin5253 You might want to check his website / online store:
toishi.jp/item/
Unfortunately it's all in Japanese, so you might need someone to translate it for you.
Where can I buy his whetstone?
You might want to check his website / online store:
toishi.jp/item/
Unfortunately it's all in Japanese, so you might need someone to translate it for you.
@@RediscoverTours does he ship internationally?
@@MasterofPlay7 Honestly I don't know. I invite you to contact him directly (in Japanese since he doesn't speak English).
@@MasterofPlay7 His address and phone number are at the bottom of this page: toishi.jp/
@@RediscoverTours does he understand english?
The last comment I'll make is that it's not the stone it's the sharpener.
what is his website?
His website is:
toishi.jp/item/
Unfortunately it's all in Japanese, so you might need someone to translate it for you.
@@RediscoverTours thx
就討厭看砥石收藏介紹類的節目，看了每個都很想要.......🤤