Tsushima Black (Kuro) Nagura SmallTsushima black nagura is a type of natural sharpening stone extracted from the sea bed of the island of Tsushima. It is about 6000 grit equivalent, and is great for kitchen knife and straight razor sharpening. The small nagura is used as a mud creating stone for other larger natural stones. Measurements: 45mm * 45mm * 45mm 280g Note: Individual atural stone may vary slightly in apperance, size and weight.

This traditional handle profile provides a functional grip suited to the single bevel yanagiba geometry used for drawing cuts through seafood

edge retention and toughness

and leaving little ash and have a special metallic sound when tapping together

The Sakai Takayuki Kurokage VG10 Gyuto 240mm is a double-bevel Japanese chef's knife best fit for users requiring a general-purpose blade with stainless steel construction and an octagonal wenge handle

means you can easily sharpen them when dull

therefore improving the edge retention

This is particularly useful when used as a flattening stone

The K-tip profile pairs an angled point with a flatter edge to facilitate push-cutting and detailed scoring work

while the double bevel accommodates standard sharpening techniques

The fully stainless construction measures 245mm in edge length with a heel height of 30mm

its back has a nail file

there are plenty exotic timbers and experienced woodworkers (getting a degree in Engineering certainly helps) here in Australia