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WAbber Synthetic Rubber Cutting Board 13 mm Thickness NBD111 or NBD112 Made in Japan

WAbber
Original price ¥25,200 JPY - Original price ¥28,560 JPY
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¥25,200 JPY - ¥28,560 JPY
Current price ¥25,200 JPY

Each model must be ordered in multiples of 10. SUMMARY Manufactured by Parker Asahi Co. in Japan. WAbber is a professional-grade synthetic rubber c...

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Original price ¥25,200 JPY - Original price ¥28,560 JPY
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¥25,200 JPY - ¥28,560 JPY
Current price ¥25,200 JPY

KANESHIKA MIMATSU Susspatt Standard Type Metal Shears

KANESHIKA
Original price ¥14,500 JPY - Original price ¥14,500 JPY
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¥14,500 JPY
¥14,500 JPY - ¥14,500 JPY
Current price ¥14,500 JPY

SUMMARY The MIMATSU Suss Spa S type is a high-performance precision snip designed for professional metalwork and DIY projects. Featuring a unique o...

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Original price ¥14,500 JPY - Original price ¥14,500 JPY
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Current price ¥14,500 JPY

KIKUWA Bonsai Bud Trimming Shears 155 mm No.1015

KIKUWA
Original price ¥3,500 JPY
Original price ¥3,500 JPY - Original price ¥3,500 JPY
Original price ¥3,500 JPY
Current price ¥3,000 JPY
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SUMMARY These scissors are used for trimming potted plants such as bonsai. Slim and long handles allow you to work on the branches and leaves witho...

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Original price ¥3,500 JPY
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SEKI KIKUSUI Multipurpose Camp Knife SK-433

SEKI KIKUSUI
Original price ¥7,200 JPY - Original price ¥7,200 JPY
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SUMMARY It has been used for many years by fishermen on the sea.   Even at the fishermen's work sites, it is used to cut ropes and bleed fish—it's ...

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Original price ¥7,200 JPY - Original price ¥7,200 JPY
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SEKI KIKUSUI Sashimi Knife K-6980

SEKI KIKUSUI
Original price ¥6,200 JPY - Original price ¥6,200 JPY
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¥6,200 JPY
¥6,200 JPY - ¥6,200 JPY
Current price ¥6,200 JPY

SUMMARY A sashimi knife that fisherman has been using for many years!!   FEATURES It comes with a dedicated case that allows it to be safely carri...

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Original price ¥6,200 JPY - Original price ¥6,200 JPY
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KANESHIKA Multipurpose Scissors Metal Cutting Wave Plate Snips 270 mm

KANESHIKA
Original price ¥2,600 JPY - Original price ¥2,600 JPY
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¥2,600 JPY
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SUMMARY Cut two ridges at a time for double the efficiency! For cutting polycarbonate corrugated sheets and PVC corrugated sheets! Made in Sanjo, ...

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Original price ¥2,600 JPY - Original price ¥2,600 JPY
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KANESHIKA Multipurpose Scissors Metal Cutting Yanagiba 250 mm

KANESHIKA
Original price ¥2,500 JPY - Original price ¥2,500 JPY
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¥2,500 JPY
¥2,500 JPY - ¥2,500 JPY
Current price ¥2,500 JPY

SUMMARY A versatile Yanagiba-type scissors that can cut both straight and curved lines. Made in Sanjo, Japan.   FEATURES The blade is curved, so i...

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Original price ¥2,500 JPY - Original price ¥2,500 JPY
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KANESHIKA Multipurpose Scissors Metal Cut Right Type 250 mm

KANESHIKA
Original price ¥2,400 JPY - Original price ¥2,400 JPY
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¥2,400 JPY
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Current price ¥2,400 JPY

SUMMARY For cutting from vinyl to plastic and corrugated sheets! Made in Sanjo, Japan.   FEATURES Since it has a serrated edge, it can cut without...

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Original price ¥2,400 JPY - Original price ¥2,400 JPY
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KANESHIKA Multipurpose Scissors Metal Cut Straight Cutting 200 mm or 250 mm

KANESHIKA
Original price ¥2,200 JPY - Original price ¥2,200 JPY
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SUMMARY A versatile pair of scissors that even women and children can easily use. Made in Sanjo, Japan.   FEATURES Since it has a serrated edge, i...

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Original price ¥2,200 JPY - Original price ¥2,200 JPY
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NISHIGAKI Futomaru Cordless Electric Lopper MAX Cutting 40mm Length 1.0 m, 1.5 m, 2.0 m

NISHIGAKI
Original price ¥91,340 JPY - Original price ¥101,750 JPY
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¥91,340 JPY - ¥101,750 JPY
¥91,340 JPY - ¥101,750 JPY
Current price ¥91,340 JPY

SUMMARY Combines the easy handling of cordless operation with a high-power specification that can cut branches up to 40mm in just 1 second*.*One cy...

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Original price ¥91,340 JPY - Original price ¥101,750 JPY
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NISHIGAKI Futomaru Cordless Electric Pruning Shears Max Cutting 32 mm N-772

NISHIGAKI
Original price ¥48,000 JPY - Original price ¥48,000 JPY
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¥48,000 JPY
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Current price ¥48,000 JPY

SUMMARY This electric pruning shear can cut branches up to 32 mm in approximately 0.3 seconds, cycle time: approx. 0.6 seconds. Equipped with a dr...

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Original price ¥48,000 JPY - Original price ¥48,000 JPY
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NISHIGAKI Futomaru Cordless Electric Pruning Shears Max Cutting 25 mm N-770

NISHIGAKI
Original price ¥40,580 JPY - Original price ¥40,580 JPY
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¥40,580 JPY
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Current price ¥40,580 JPY

SUMMARY This cordless electric pruning shear can quickly cut live branches up to approximately 25 mm in diameter in about 0.3 seconds, cyc...

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Original price ¥40,580 JPY - Original price ¥40,580 JPY
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¥40,580 JPY
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Current price ¥40,580 JPY

SEKI KIKUSUI Multipurpose Scissors Rounded Tip Type Made of Rust-Resistant Stainless Steel 160 mm SK-4148

SEKI KIKUSUI
Original price ¥4,600 JPY - Original price ¥4,600 JPY
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¥4,600 JPY
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Current price ¥4,600 JPY

SUMMARY Made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel, it can be used for work in seawater. It can be used in various situations. Made in Seki, Japan...

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Original price ¥4,600 JPY - Original price ¥4,600 JPY
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Current price ¥4,600 JPY

SEKI KIKUSUI Multipurpose Scissors Pointed Tip Type Made of Rust-Resistant Stainless Steel 160 mm SK-4147

SEKI KIKUSUI
Original price ¥4,600 JPY - Original price ¥4,600 JPY
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¥4,600 JPY
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Current price ¥4,600 JPY

SUMMARY Made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel, it can be used for work in seawater. It can be used in various situations. Made in Seki, Japan...

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Original price ¥4,600 JPY - Original price ¥4,600 JPY
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SEKI KIKUSUI All-Purpose Harvest Sickle Special Stainless Steel Blade SK-424

SEKI KIKUSUI
Original price ¥4,500 JPY - Original price ¥4,500 JPY
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¥4,500 JPY
¥4,500 JPY - ¥4,500 JPY
Current price ¥4,500 JPY

SUMMARY This 'All-Purpose Harvest Sickle' is a long-selling all-purpose sickle that has received enthusiastic support in the fishing industry and i...

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Original price ¥4,500 JPY - Original price ¥4,500 JPY
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¥4,500 JPY
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Current price ¥4,500 JPY

SEKI KIKUSUI Fishing Knife Frozen Cutting Type Double-Edged Rope Cutter SK-408

SEKI KIKUSUI
Original price ¥3,100 JPY - Original price ¥3,100 JPY
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¥3,100 JPY
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Current price ¥3,100 JPY

SUMMARY Double-edged rope cutter. Made in Seki, Japan. FEATURES ・The blade is made of special stainless tool steel, providing excellent sharpness....

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Original price ¥3,100 JPY - Original price ¥3,100 JPY
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¥3,100 JPY
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Current price ¥3,100 JPY

KANESHIKA Multipurpose Scissors With Saw Teeth, Adjustable or Removable 220 mm KC-220

KANESHIKA
Original price ¥2,700 JPY - Original price ¥2,700 JPY
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¥2,700 JPY
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Current price ¥2,700 JPY

SUMMARY DIY / Sheet metal, wire mesh, rubber, vinyl, plasticRenovation / Can be used for carpets, cushion floors, etc.   FEATURES ・Since it has a s...

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Original price ¥2,700 JPY - Original price ¥2,700 JPY
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¥2,700 JPY
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Current price ¥2,700 JPY

KANESHIKA Multipurpose Scissors Garbage Demolition Shears Sakusaku-kun 250 mm

KANESHIKA
Original price ¥5,500 JPY - Original price ¥5,500 JPY
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¥5,500 JPY
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Current price ¥5,500 JPY

SUMMARY Cuts smoothly for dismantling and sorting garbage. Made in Sanjo, Japan.   FEATURES ・You can cut as you like without hitting your hands wit...

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Original price ¥5,500 JPY - Original price ¥5,500 JPY
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Current price ¥5,500 JPY

KANESHIKA Sheet Metal Tongs Flat Type 24 mm, 30 mm, 36 mm, 45 mm, 60 mm, 75 mm or 90 mm

KANESHIKA
Original price ¥3,600 JPY - Original price ¥9,500 JPY
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¥3,600 JPY - ¥9,500 JPY
Current price ¥3,600 JPY

SUMMARY It is used for bending, tightening, and raising corrugated iron sheets and the like.  It is a convenient tool for slight bending of aluminu...

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Original price ¥3,600 JPY - Original price ¥9,500 JPY
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Current price ¥3,600 JPY

KANESHIKA Sheet Metal Tongs Without Grip 24 mm, 30 mm, 36 mm, 45 mm, 60 mm, 75 mm or 90 mm

KANESHIKA
Original price ¥3,600 JPY - Original price ¥9,500 JPY
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Current price ¥3,600 JPY

SUMMARY It is used for bending, tightening, and raising corrugated iron sheets and the like.  It is a convenient tool for slight bending of aluminu...

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Original price ¥3,600 JPY - Original price ¥9,500 JPY
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¥3,600 JPY - ¥9,500 JPY
Current price ¥3,600 JPY

KOSHI-NO-KANESHIKA Metal Shears Corner Corrugated Sheet Scissors 300 mm

KANESHIKA
Original price ¥6,600 JPY - Original price ¥6,600 JPY
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¥6,600 JPY
¥6,600 JPY - ¥6,600 JPY
Current price ¥6,600 JPY

SUMMARY Scissors used for cutting corrugated iron sheets and Galvalume corrugated sheets. Made in Sanjo, Japan.   FEATURES ・The material is carbon ...

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Original price ¥6,600 JPY - Original price ¥6,600 JPY
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Current price ¥6,600 JPY

KOSHI-NO-KANESHIKA Metal Shears Rib Print Sheet Cutting Scissors 300 mm

KANESHIKA
Original price ¥6,100 JPY - Original price ¥6,100 JPY
Original price
¥6,100 JPY
¥6,100 JPY - ¥6,100 JPY
Current price ¥6,100 JPY

SUMMARY Scissors used for cutting corrugated iron sheets and Galvalume corrugated sheets. Made in Sanjo, Japan.   FEATURES ・The material is carbon ...

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Original price ¥6,100 JPY - Original price ¥6,100 JPY
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¥6,100 JPY
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KOSHI-NO-KANESHIKA Metal Shears Corrugated Sheet Scissors 270 mm

KANESHIKA
Original price ¥3,300 JPY - Original price ¥3,300 JPY
Original price
¥3,300 JPY
¥3,300 JPY - ¥3,300 JPY
Current price ¥3,300 JPY

SUMMARY Scissors used for cutting corrugated iron sheets and Galvalume corrugated sheets. Made in Sanjo, Japan.   FEATURES ・The material is carbon ...

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Original price ¥3,300 JPY - Original price ¥3,300 JPY
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¥3,300 JPY
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Current price ¥3,300 JPY

KOSHI-NO-KANESHIKA Metal Shears Yanagiba 180 mm, 210 mm, 240 mm, 270 mm or 300 mm

KANESHIKA
Original price ¥3,200 JPY - Original price ¥5,800 JPY
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Current price ¥3,200 JPY

SUMMARY It is used for cutting corrugated iron sheets, Galvalume steel sheets, copper sheets, brass sheets, stainless steel sheets, and aluminum sh...

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Original price ¥3,200 JPY - Original price ¥5,800 JPY
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Current price ¥3,200 JPY

GYOKUCHO RAZORSAW SHINKA Series Omnipotent Saw Replacement Blade 240 mm or 270 mm

GYOKUCHO RAZORSAW
Original price ¥2,750 JPY - Original price ¥3,000 JPY
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¥2,750 JPY - ¥3,000 JPY
Current price ¥2,750 JPY

SUMMARY Applicable materials: Raw wood, bamboo, logs, plywood, wood, PVC pipes   FEATURES ・For those who want to quickly handle various tasks with ...

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Current price ¥2,750 JPY

GYOKUCHO RAZORSAW SHINKA Series Bamboo Saw Replacement Blade 240 mm or 270 mm

GYOKUCHO RAZORSAW
Original price ¥2,750 JPY - Original price ¥3,000 JPY
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Current price ¥2,750 JPY

SUMMARY  This is a replacement blade for a bamboo saw that uses a bamboo-specialized sharpening design, ideal for felling work in bamboo groves. Ma...

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GYOKUCHO RAZORSAW SHINKA Series Omnipotent Saw 240 mm or 270 mm

GYOKUCHO RAZORSAW
Original price ¥5,250 JPY - Original price ¥5,500 JPY
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Current price ¥5,250 JPY

SUMMARY For those who want to quickly handle various tasks with a single tool, from cutting and pruning live trees, felling in bamboo groves, to DI...

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GYOKUCHO RAZORSAW Mounting Band to Leg for Saw 2 pcs Set

GYOKUCHO RAZORSAW
Original price ¥1,200 JPY - Original price ¥1,200 JPY
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SUMMARY This is a mounting band used when attaching the SHNKA case to the leg. It can also be used to attach items such as scissors cases. FEATURES...

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GYOKUCHO RAZORSAW SHINKA Series Bamboo Saw 240 mm or 270 mm

GYOKUCHO RAZORSAW
Original price ¥5,250 JPY - Original price ¥5,500 JPY
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SUMMARY A saw with a case, ideal for gardening use.Even bamboo with strong fibers can be cut smoothly. Applicable materials: bamboo, wood   FEATUR...

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ZETSAW Reciprocating Blade 150 mm Pitch 2.15 mm for Bamboo No. 20118

ZETSAW
Original price ¥1,100 JPY - Original price ¥1,100 JPY
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¥1,100 JPY
¥1,100 JPY - ¥1,100 JPY
Current price ¥1,100 JPY

SUMMARY This is a reciprocating saw blade specially designed for cutting bamboo. Bamboo is prone to cracking and fiber tearing, but this blade fea...

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King House Whetstone G-65 HT-61 #220 for Coarse Sharpening

KING
Original price ¥2,890 JPY - Original price ¥2,890 JPY
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¥2,890 JPY
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SUMMARY G-65 HT-61 is a coarse whetstone designed for reshaping chipped or heavily worn blades. Its high grinding power quickly restores the edge,...

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Original price ¥2,890 JPY - Original price ¥2,890 JPY
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King House Whetstone S-55 HT-53 #6000 for Finishing

KING
Original price ¥3,690 JPY - Original price ¥3,690 JPY
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SUMMARY S-55 HT-53 is a finishing whetstone designed to polish and refine the cutting edge after sharpening. It reduces cutting resistance and pr...

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Original price ¥3,690 JPY - Original price ¥3,690 JPY
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NISHIGAKI Chain Saw Polishing Machine N-812

NISHIGAKI
Original price ¥13,300 JPY - Original price ¥13,300 JPY
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¥13,300 JPY
¥13,300 JPY - ¥13,300 JPY
Current price ¥13,300 JPY

VIDEO SUMMARY Anyone can sharpen it, anywhere.You can sharpen an old chainsaw and restore it to a like-new cutting edge. FEATURES A convenient m...

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Misuzu Thread Cutting Scissors SK5 105mm No.505

Misuzu
Original price ¥1,500 JPY - Original price ¥1,500 JPY
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¥1,500 JPY
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Current price ¥1,500 JPY

SUMMARY Misuzu of scissors, which have been produced exclusively for scissors, boast outstanding sharpness and ease of use, and are always of stabl...

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Original price ¥1,500 JPY - Original price ¥1,500 JPY
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King House Whetstone K-55 HT-52 #1000 for Medium Finishing

KING
Original price ¥2,490 JPY - Original price ¥2,490 JPY
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¥2,490 JPY
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Current price ¥2,490 JPY

SUMMARY The K-55 HT-52 is a medium-grit whetstone designed to refine edges shaped with a coarse whetstone and to create a practical, well-balanced...

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Original price ¥2,490 JPY - Original price ¥2,490 JPY
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King House Whetstone G-55 HT-51 #220 for Coarse Sharpening

KING
Original price ¥2,690 JPY - Original price ¥2,690 JPY
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¥2,690 JPY
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Current price ¥2,690 JPY

SUMMARY G-55 HT-51 is a coarse sharpening whetstone designed for repairing chipped edges and re-profiling heavily worn blades. Its highly abrasiv...

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Original price ¥2,690 JPY - Original price ¥2,690 JPY
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Current price ¥2,690 JPY
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