![]() ![]() After the Second World War, the Edo Period became fashionable, as if the bushido samurai code of ethics was necessary to rebuild the country, which the west picked up in the 1980's when all of Wall Street seemed to be reading the samurai classic The Book of Five Rings. Do we value older history more than new? Or perhaps it is political rather than cultural. I begin to think how ironic it is that places with an Edo Period look have been better preserved (a grand generalization in a country like Japan), whereas those from the transitional Meiji have been allowed to fade. Feudal period courtesans once paraded the streets. Like Kinoe, this town too had a pleasure quarter, but of a higher grade. I run into one woman twice, and another one, three times. All the rest is vibrant and alive, the residents actually moving about. There is the usual decay, but here it has a certain beauty, especially the old school, and the crumbling temple nearby. I crisscross the town a couple of times, following the lanes laid-out like the ribs of an open fan. Throughout these wanderings I keep wondering what he saw in his day, and for the first time I find us sharing the same view. I too am lucky to find things unchanged, not only from the Edo Period, but from Richie's visit as well. I approach with some trepidation, worried it had lost the charm that he found here. I would gush about it, but Donald Richie already has, and he dedicates a good number of pages in his book The Inland Sea to the town. Further bridges connect Teshima and Osaki-shimojima. Shimo-kamagari is connected by bridge to Honshu and the two islands are also linked by bridge to each other. Shimo-kamagari and Kami-kamagari are two islands off the Hiroshima coast that are administratively part of Kure. The carbon core will discolor over time as it develops a patina layer providing protection against rust and giving the knife character.Knowing Tranquility Part XIII: Shimo-kamagari 下蒲刈 & Kami-kamagari 上蒲刈 It must be dried immediately after use and rinsed after cutting acidic products. Proper maintenanceĬarbon steel needs to be maintained correctly. The design resembles the frost on a window, hence the name Shimo (Japanese for Frost). He surprises us again with a beautiful damask pattern. ![]() This knife would not be a Kurosaki if it didn't have a unique pattern. Properly forged white paper steel can become the sharpest of all famous steel. This rusting steel is known for its extreme sharpness. His knives often have unique patterns and workings, making Knife connoisseurs immediately recognize a Yu Kurosaki knife.įor the Shimo series, he has chosen Shirogami #2 (also known as white paper steel) steel hardened to 63 Rockwell. He has proven himself as a blacksmith at a relatively young age. Yu Kurosaki is the blacksmith that forges the Masakage Shimo. Our Prices are shown including VAT / TAX (21%)Ĭreate an account with your country selected to see the prices excluding vat (21%).Īdditional import duties and VAT (sales tax) may apply when your order goes through customs. ![]() Shipping Costs to the following countries Here you can indicate exactly where you want the text to be engraved.ĭo you have any questions? Ask them via the Chat below, whatsapp 0031206122824, telephone 003120-6122824 or email Verzending The warranty stays valid, so you don't have to worry about the durability.ĭo you have a special request? Would you like to have the knife engraved in a different place? Then you can indicate this in the comments field at the checkout screen. When you buy a knife with the engraving service it cannot be returned or replaced with another model. You can also indicate this in the "Specify your preference" box. You can also add smileys and icons (including hearts). We use a Fiber laser to engrave the name or text in a dark grey color. ![]() The engraving will be (depending on the amount of text) approximately 5 cm. There are often no logos or article numbers here so an engraving stands out more. Logos and other designs are also possible. If you buy a knife from us we can engrave it for you for free with your name, a date or a personal text. ![]()
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