EZ-Blade Keeper – Blade Maintenance Kit
KAKURI × MICHIHAMONO Collaboration
The EZ-Blade Keeper is a blade-maintenance kit jointly developed by KAKURI and MICHIHAMONO, two Japanese manufacturers deeply rooted in traditional edged-tool craftsmanship.
This kit combines MICHIHAMONO’s easy sharpening system with KAKURI’s convenient oil applicator, allowing you to restore sharpness and prevent rust with minimal effort.
Designed for woodworkers, carvers, and DIY creators, the EZ-Blade Keeper helps you maintain your tools so you can stay focused on your craft.
For Woodworkers, Carvers & DIY Users
What’s Included
● EZ Care Sharpening System
– Sharpening cloth (100×130mm)
– KABA wooden plate (60×98×6mm) for flat, round, and angled blades
– Simple, user-friendly design (Utility Model Registered in Japan)
● Oil Pot Applicator
– Dab-style applicator for clean and even oil application
– Refillable cotton interior
Ships within 5 business days.
KAKURI × MICHIHAMONO
This tool allows you to easily maintain the sharpness of your carving knives right on your workbench.
We’ll show you how to use it for various shapes of carving knives in the video.
A Wooden Plate That Makes Sharpening Easier
The wood plate provides a gentle, stable base that helps the sharpening cloth follow the exact shape of your blade.
Even beginners can keep a consistent angle, making light maintenance simple and reliable for any carving or woodworking tool.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. What grit is the sharpening cloth equivalent to?
Since this is not a whetstone, it cannot be expressed in exact grit numbers.
However, based on the average particle size of the abrasive, it performs similarly to a super-fine finish of #8000 and above.
Q2. Can it fix heavily chipped or damaged blades?
If the blade has a large chip or has become severely uneven from long-term neglect,the EZ Care cloth alone cannot repair it.
Please use a diamond sharpener or whetstones for rough to medium sharpening first,then finish with the EZ Care cloth.
Q3. How durable is the sharpening cloth?
Because it is made of fabric, it does have a lifespan.
Even if the surface turns black from use, the abrasive is still embedded in the cloth,so it can be used as long as it is not torn.
Q4. Can I wash the cloth if it gets dirty?
No. Washing will cause the abrasive compound to wash out of the cloth,which will reduce or eliminate the sharpening effect.
Q5. What materials is the sharpening cloth made of?
It is made from cotton fabric, abrasive compounds, and wax, among other components.