The plane blade is semi-finished
so it maintains its sharpness
Japanese planes with the super sharp blade
・Blade Material is used Aogami 2 steel
ceramic kitchen knives
"IYO HIGASHIYAMA", Tennen Toishi (Japanese Natural Whetstone), 1152g Reito Bocho The plane blade is semi-finished"IYO HIGASHIYAMA", Tennen Toishi (Japanese Natural Whetstone), 1152g Three HONMAMON Stars (link) While to selecting a Japanese Whetstone, you will see Japanese Natural Whetstone with 2 names on the stone. One name is Mountain Location, The best Natural stone always from Kyoto Higashimon area and Nishimon area. Higashimon area with Nakayama, Okudo, Syobu, Ozaki, Otsuki etc. Another side Nishimon area with Kameoka (Ohirayama), Hiterayama, Maruoyama etc.