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Yoshii Honke Easy-to-Use Fire Striker with Beckoning Cat B2 Black Frame "Victory Prayer" and "Kiri-bi" DX Set (with Crystal) Fire Steel, Fire Striker, Made in Japan, Maneki-neko
Would you like to create a welcoming and pleasant atmosphere at your home’s entrance, enhancing your luck?
Among the items suitable for placement at the entrance are beckoning cats and zodiac figurines.
The popular symbol of good fortune, the "Maneki-neko" (beckoning cat), is recommended not only for shops doing business but also for homes where families live. Placing a "Maneki-neko" at the entrance is advised.Why not subtly place a lucky beckoning cat?
Instead of simply placing a fire striker (火打金) and fire stone (火打石) at the entrance, a more stylish and tidy way to organize the space is with a shikishi (small tray).
Made from Hinoki cypress wood, it naturally creates a welcoming feeling for those leaving and those seeing off.As an example of how to use the shikishi, we offer a set that includes a fire striker (火打金) and fire stone (火打石) at a special price.Placing this set at your entrance can make daily life even more enriching.These fire-making tools are also a part of Japanese culture often seen in period dramas.
They are used in traditional Japanese rituals to ward off evil and remove bad luck.
The fire stone used as a purification tool in Shinto rituals was originally used in shrines to produce fire with a fire striker (kineusu). This was simplified into the current form, where the fire striker and fire stone are struck together to produce fire, which is then used to purify people and objects.
Today, striking a fire stone when going out to pray for safety and peace is a widespread practice among the entertainment industry, artists, athletes, people involved in competitions, those engaged in dangerous work, and shops wishing for prosperity.
This set includes a crystal as a fire stone, making it ready for immediate use.
Crystals are beautiful gemstones formed in nature, believed to possess luck and purifying powers. Using a crystal as a fire stone can also boost confidence and courage. Since each piece is hand-chipped, there are individual differences, each with its own charm.
Condition: Brand new, unused.
【Set Contents】- Easy-to-Use Fire Striker (火打金) 1 piece* Front: Maneki-neko B2 Black Frame "Victory Prayer"* Back: Yoshii Honke
- Hand-chipped Crystal (Small) 1 piece* Approximately 3cm to 5cm in size (roughly, as it is hand-chipped)* Approximately 30g to 40g per piece
- Shikishi (small tray), 2.5 sun size, made of Hinoki wood 1 piece
*Note: The actual product in the photo is not included. We will send an equivalent item. Wood products may vary in grain and color.*
【Size】- External dimensions (fire striker): Width 4.5cm × Depth 1cm × Height 7.5cm- Material: Steel with wooden plate- Initially coated with protective black paint, which will peel off over time, allowing sparks to be produced easily.- The Easy-to-Use Fire Striker is designed to produce good sparks with a light strike.
- External dimensions (shikishi): Width 8.5cm × Depth 8.5cm × Height 2cm- Internal dimensions: Width 6.5cm × Depth 6.5cm × Height 1.3cm- Material: Hinoki wood- Weight: 20g
【Precautions】- Because the engraved characters may vary slightly, please understand this before purchasing.- Use protective gear such as glasses, gloves, long sleeves, and long pants.- This product is intended for users aged 18 and over.- Due to the nature of the product, there may be minor initial scratches or blemishes.- Please carefully review the images and understand the product before purchasing.
【How to Use the Easy-to-Use Fire Striker】When using as a ritual tool to strike fire onto people or objects, hold the fire stone in your right hand and the fire striker in your left hand. Strike the curved edge of the fire striker against the corner of the fire stone vigorously to produce sparks.
If the corner of the fire stone becomes rounded and sparks no longer fly, please carefully shave the corner to restore it.Be sure to avoid getting stone fragments in your eyes.*Note: Do not hit the fire stone with the striker; instead, rub it like a match to produce sparks with less force, which also prevents damage to the tools.*
The zodiac figurines are for illustration purposes only and are not included.If you have any questions, please contact us.
When delivering the product, we use eco-friendly simple packaging, which may include recycled materials. This does not affect the quality of the product. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Below is the proper method for using a traditional fire striker.(Quoted from Yoshii Honke HP: https://yosiihonke-hiuchi.jimdo.com/)