{"title":"Daiya","description":"\u003cp\u003eDaiya is the brand of Yamatani Seisakusho, which has made the wooden bodies of kanna — the hand planes used by Japanese carpenters — in Sanjo, Niigata since 1946. Their katsuobushi shaver brings the same blade steel and solid-wood craftsmanship to the dining table.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"daiya-katsuobushi-shaver","title":"Katsuobushi Bonito Flake Shaver – Kanna Plane Blade | DAIYA","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eFreshly shaved bonito flakes, at your own table\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/dai-34.webp\" alt=\"Daiya katsuobushi shaver in beech and walnut with freshly shaved bonito flakes\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshly shaved katsuobushi (dried bonito) is a different food from the flakes sold in packets. Its aroma fades with time, so shaving it just before you eat makes all the difference — on rice, tofu, vegetables, or to make dashi stock. Daiya's shaver is made so that anyone, beginner or not, can enjoy fresh bonito flakes every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMade by a kanna (plane) maker\u003c\/b\u003e — crafted in Sanjo, Niigata by a workshop that has made carpenters' planes since 1946.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProfessional blade\u003c\/b\u003e — the same Japanese blade steels used in carpenters' planes: SK carbon steel or Aogami (blue paper) steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTable-ready design\u003c\/b\u003e — no drawer: the flakes collect in the slim box, so it is about half the size of a traditional shaver and looks good on the dining table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSolid wood, seamless\u003c\/b\u003e — the plane body is air-dried Japanese white oak, carved with chisels; the box is solid beech or walnut with an oil finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete set\u003c\/b\u003e — shaver, wooden mallet for blade adjustment and a hog-bristle brush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e — approx. W 8 × D 24.5 × H 6 cm (3.1 × 9.6 × 2.4 in).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA shaver you will want to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/dai-33.webp\" alt=\"Bonito flakes collected in the beech box of the Daiya katsuobushi shaver\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Japanese washoku cuisine gains recognition around the world, Daiya created this shaver to bring the rich aroma of freshly shaved bonito to more homes. Its biggest feature is a design arranged for the modern table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/dai-36.webp\" alt=\"Beech katsuobushi shaver with the plane lifted off its slim box\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional shavers belong in the kitchen; this one is designed to be used at the table. Removing the drawer made it about half the size, so it is easy to store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/dai-35.webp\" alt=\"Daiya katsuobushi shaver stored on a kitchen shelf\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wooden parts are carved from solid wood and finished with oil. It feels good in the hand and develops character over the years — a tool to use and care for for life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMade by Daiya (Yamatani Seisakusho), a kanna maker since 1946\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/dai-37.webp\" alt=\"Walnut box and white oak plane of the Daiya katsuobushi shaver\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaiya is the brand of Yamatani Seisakusho, based in Sanjo, Niigata — one of Japan's great metalworking towns — and has made kanna, the hand planes used by Japanese carpenters, since 1946. A katsuobushi shaver is built on the same principle as a plane, so their standards for blades and wood are exceptionally high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/dai-38.webp\" alt=\"Seamless solid wood box of the katsuobushi shaver carved with chisels\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is the same SK or Aogami steel used in professional carpenters' planes. The wood is white oak naturally air-dried for several years, just as carpenters use, carved seamlessly with the chisel skills developed through plane making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoose your blade: SK or Aogami\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/dai-47.webp\" alt=\"Japanese steel blade of the katsuobushi shaver\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSK carbon steel\u003c\/b\u003e — high quality at a lower price. Needs sharpening a little more often than Aogami.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAogami (blue paper) steel\u003c\/b\u003e — a hard steel that can be sharpened to hold its edge longer, so it needs less maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAogami takes more of the craftsman's time and cuts beautifully, but SK also cuts very well and shaves thin, delicious flakes — you can choose either with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to adjust the blade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/dai-49.webp\" alt=\"Tapping the top of the plane body to retract the blade\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTo extend the blade\u003c\/b\u003e, tap the head of the blade with the mallet. It only needs to protrude about 0.05 mm (the thickness of a sheet of newspaper). If you can clearly see it, it is probably too far out — if the bonito turns to powder, the blade is out too far.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCheck left and right.\u003c\/b\u003e If the blade comes out at an angle, tap its side to straighten it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTo retract the blade\u003c\/b\u003e, tap the head of the plane body (the wooden part). A light tap draws the edge back slightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/dai-50.webp\" alt=\"Adjusting the blade of the katsuobushi shaver by hand\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to shave\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe off the surface mold with a dry cloth (it is a harmless, edible powder that develops during aging).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind the head of the bonito — the narrower end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold the bonito at a slight angle and push it firmly and straight across the blade, starting from the head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetailed instructions (in Japanese, with illustrations) are included. Katsuobushi blocks are sold separately and can be found at Japanese grocery stores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/dai-52.webp\" alt=\"Hog-bristle brush with walnut handle included with the shaver\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKatsuobushi shaver (plane + box)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden mallet for blade adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHog-bristle brush for collecting flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/dai-39.webp\" alt=\"Size of the katsuobushi shaver: approx. 8 cm wide and 6 cm high\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/dai-40.webp\" alt=\"Length of the katsuobushi shaver: approx. 24.5 cm\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e approx. W 8 × D 24.5 × H 6 cm (3.1 × 9.6 × 2.4 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlane body:\u003c\/b\u003e Japanese white oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBlade:\u003c\/b\u003e SK carbon steel or Aogami (blue paper) steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBox:\u003c\/b\u003e walnut or beech (with non-slip feet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMallet:\u003c\/b\u003e white oak handle, walnut head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrush:\u003c\/b\u003e hog bristle; beech and walnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMade by:\u003c\/b\u003e Daiya, Sanjo, Niigata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMade in:\u003c\/b\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere can I buy katsuobushi blocks?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhole dried bonito (katsuobushi) is sold at Japanese grocery stores and online. Choose \"sebushi\" (back fillet) if you are new to shaving — it is the most common type.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich blade should I choose?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth cut very well. Aogami holds its edge longer; SK is more affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNatural wood varies in grain and color, so each piece is unique. Colors may look slightly different depending on your screen.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NIHON IIMONOYA || Japanese Crafts","offers":[{"title":"SK Carbon Steel \/ Beech","offer_id":67734571745359,"sku":null,"price":9900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"SK Carbon Steel \/ Walnut","offer_id":67734571778127,"sku":null,"price":12100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Aogami Blue Steel \/ Beech","offer_id":67734571810895,"sku":null,"price":15400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Aogami Blue Steel \/ Walnut","offer_id":67734571843663,"sku":null,"price":17600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/dai-34.webp?v=1792127672"}],"url":"https:\/\/nihon-iimonoya-global.com\/en-fr\/collections\/daiya.oembed","provider":"NIHON IIMONOYA || Japanese Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}