Asanoha Parquet Pencil Sharpener
Pencil Sharpener with Ddelicate Parquet and Great Presence
Story
This hexagonal wooden pencil sharpener is ergonomically designed with gently curved corners for easy sharpening.
The lid features a traditional Japanese pattern known as Asanoha, based on a type of hemp leaf. The intricate design is crafted with various hardwoods by hand in a parquet technique called Yosegi-zaiku by the master craftsman at Yosegi Koubou Ag.
The asanoha leaf has been said to have the power to expel evil spirits since the old days, and the design is commonly used throughout Japan as a protective talisman.
Any artist knows that a crisp, sharp pencil lead is essential to the process of crafting and design. The pencil sharpener itself is created by Nakajima Jukyudo, the only manufacturer in Japan who specializes in small pencil sharpeners, and the quality of this sharpener is evident in the clean, unbroken pencil shavings that the razor-sharp blade produces.
This pencil sharpener can be used for regular pencils, colored pencils, and chalk pencils of standard size.
The lid is designed to cover the main body, and shavings are removed by opening the top lid.
Producing Regions
Kanagawa, Osaka
Producers
Parquet｜Yosegi Koubou Ag.／Kanagawa
2A certificated specialist of Hakone Yosegi-zaiku decorative parquetry.
Pencil sharpner｜Nakajima Jukyudo Co., Ltd.／Osaka
Founded in 1933, Japan's only manufacturer specializing in small pencil sharpeners.
The shaving created by their sharpener are beautifully connected, just like art. They are attracting attention both at home and abroad.
Product Size
All measurements are for reference. Please note in advance that the actual dimensions of the product may slightly vary.
| Diameter | 50mm |
| Height | 34mm |
Package Size
| Width | 63mm |
| Height | 65mm |
| Depth | 6mm |
Materials
Body: Wood (Japanese Judas tree, Mizuki tree, Walnut)
Pencil Sharpener: Cutlery steel, Nickel Alloy, Styrene resin
Handling Precautions
- Due to the use of natural wood, there are individual differences in color and grain.
- Wetting with water or sweat may cause color fading or staining.
- To remove dirt, gently wipe the surface with a dry cloth.
- Clean with a cloth lightly soaked in camellia oil or other natural oil for wood products. This will revive the luster and condition the item, making it last longer.
- Leaving pencil shavings in the box for a long time can cause internal dirt.
- Clean the pencil lead soiling inside the box by rubbing it lightly with an eraser.
- Dropping or strong impact may cause damage.
- The blade of the pencil sharpener cannot be removed. It is dangerous to try to remove it forcibly.
- Storing in direct sunlight or in high temperature and humidity may cause discoloration, deformation, or mold.
- Keeo out of reach of infants.
