{"title":"Yashima Iron","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen you open the door of the IRON cafe \u0026amp; shop run by Yashima Iron, dozens of differently shaped hoes are displayed on the wall. This is because the preferred kind of hoe differs from village to village, depending on the quality of the soil and the produce they cultivate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYashima Iron is a forge that has deep roots in the local community, making everyday agricultural tools as well as specialized iron tools, such as those for carrying the orchard harvest, gathering shellfish and seaweed, and for pulling timber. Experts in thier craft, they also remake older kinds of specialized tools which no longer have makers. In addition, they craft a wide range of household iron products, including quality knives made to be used every day and to last for generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to the rich iron reserves of the Chugoku Mountains, a skilled blacksmithing culture emerged in Tottori. Yashima Iron, founded in 1897, and has been forging iron for five generations. Initially production was focused on manual agricultural tools, such as rice threshers and other farming implements needed for Japan’s growing population. Today, Yashima Iron also focuses on kitchen knives and other household items, putting their crafting expertise into products of the highest quality for contemporary life. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"small-knife-yama-sakura-angled","title":"Small Knife Yama Sakura (angled)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis multipurpose knife is sharp and has a small turning radius, making it very useful for all purposes such as cutting meat, fish, vegetables, and peeling fruits. The blade is hand-forged, using a technique called kuro-uchi, which has been traditionally handed down in Kurayoshi. For the handle, it is finished with a wild cherry branch segment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oshinsha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42854625509551,"sku":"YS-SK-YS-AG","price":16400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/0505\/4383\/files\/2023_08_24_2279_edited.jpg?v=1698715794"},{"product_id":"small-knife-yama-sakura-round","title":"Small Knife Yama Sakura (Round)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis multipurpose knife is sharp and has a small turning radius, making it very useful for all purposes such as cutting meat, fish, vegetables, and peeling fruits. The blade is hand-forged, and the black formed during quenching (cooling), is left as-is for a rustic look. 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For the handle, it is finished with a wild cherry branch segment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oshinsha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42854641369263,"sku":"YS-AK-YS","price":22300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/0505\/4383\/files\/2023_08_24_2277_edited.jpg?v=1698718035"},{"product_id":"paper-knife-and-awl-set","title":"Paper Knife and Awl Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYashima Iron is located in the Sanin Region of the old Hoki Province, where iron sand was used to forge formidable swords in ancient times. Inheriting the techniques of our predecessors, Yashima Iron produced manual rice threshers which were used all over Japan. This Paper Knife and Awl set, which is also produced using the same techniques of old Hoki Province blacksmiths, is not only practical, but adds a calmness and dignity to your desk. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaper Knife: L26.5 x W2.2 cm x H0.8cm \u003cbr\u003eAwl: Ø0.8 x L17.5 cm \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oshinsa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42854642581679,"sku":"YS-PA-IR","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/0505\/4383\/files\/2023_08_24_2375_edited.jpg?v=1698718373"}],"url":"https:\/\/oshinsha.live\/collections\/tottori-yashima-iron.oembed","provider":"Oshinsha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}