Nakayama Tomae Renge Namazu・Natural Finishing Stone・Awasedo・Kyoto, Japan #81 knife Kiya is still an active

Kiya is still an active company in the Nihon Bashi District of Tokyo selling cutlery

Handmade in small batches using a tallow-based formula enriched with olive oil

Thats the source of the Name of the company

we do not recommend putting any polish on this razor as it would destroy the vintage look of the steel

It helps keep the blade dry

Nakayama Tomae Renge Namazu・Natural Finishing Stone・Awasedo・Kyoto, Japan #81 knife Kiya is still an activeNakayama stone from Mt. Nakayama, Kyoto. Slightly hard, 8000+ grit. Known for producing a true mirror finish and traditionally used for ji duya finishing on Japanese swords. Very smooth and pleasant sharpening feel. Hand sized stone that fits comfortably in one hand and can be used for one handed honing. This stone is a Renge Namazu () "lotus catfish," named for its distinctive fossil like lotus pattern with flowing, catfish whisker like lines across