Japanese knives in Tokyo · Kappabashi
Blade tips

A certificate of origin

The Kyoto-authorized miners’ cooperative sits in Narutaki, Ukyo Ward. Besides jointly mining and selling natural stones, it issues provenance certificates for origin and grade.

Sources
https://mine1080.jpn.org/about/
Links checked: 2026-11-15

Updated: 2026-11-15

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