Imanishi Ohira 30 Model Tokujo Natural Stone #8000 Octagonal Handle For example he tells the

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Hand Chiselled mark: In Japanese Kanji "Kamotou" (加茂藤)

This cleaver is not designed for cutting into bones

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Imanishi Ohira 30 Model Tokujo Natural Stone #8000 Octagonal Handle For example he tells theThis high density natural sharpening stone has the fineness equivalent to the grit number of approx. #8000. It is recommended to use a Nagura stone to create the slurry before the start of each sharpening session, and use plenty of water as lubricant for a better sharpening feedback. As with all natural whetstones, each of these Tokujo Natural Stones may have a different size, weight, shape and appearance. Made in Japan Spec: Origin: Kyoto, Japan Grit