Seiun wo Kakeru

I explained the good and bad of the knife.

I also told them about the type of knife that I would actually use.

Jane is reluctant, but at the same time the high price is a problem.

Tools are expensive.

Even in modern Japan, which is full of objects, it is rarely more than 100,000 yen if it becomes the highest tool handled by artisans.

If bronze was the dominant weapon in this era, its high value would be isolated.

Now, how do we solve this?

This time only, Age had no intention of offering a discount.

Since it is quite preferential for the first time, normalization may lead to lowering the market price in the future.

Blacksmithing is a costly profession.

I don't have time to enumerate the stories of blacksmiths who struggled with charcoal and iron and couldn't do their jobs properly.

Rather than an economic problem, it would have been a big problem for blacksmiths who were unfriendly and unable to keep a profit and loss account...

Originally, even the best knives can be used for ten or twenty years as long as they are well maintained once they are acquired.

Even if it feels expensive when purchased, it is surprisingly cheap when prorated.

If it is a tool that you don't use every day, it is better to use a tool that is expensive and good for everyday use, such as a knife or work tool.

It depends on how well the work is done, and because it determines the amount of effort, it is directly linked to health and life work.

That's why Age was willing to make a solid bid this time.

"Hmm. I know it's good, but I can't save up..."

"It's okay if it's a fair amount of leather goods, right?" Mike and Jane make high-quality leather products. ”

"Oh, that's right. Even if you give me all the meat at once, Tania-chan will have trouble processing it."

Jane's gaze never turned away.

I wanted it very strongly, and I knew I couldn't help it.

Instead of not knowing the value of the tool, I've never gotten anything so expensive before, so I'm afraid I won't be able to step on it.

Gently pushing your back is also a good craftsman's job.

"If you're so worried, would you like to try it once?"

Is that okay?

“Yes, if you only look at the product in front of you and you don't know how comfortable it is to use, it will be hard to judge.”

Age said that to Jane in a gentle voice.

It was kind, but it was also a sweet trap like the devil's whisper.

You'll be able to do the work that you've put so much effort into without using your own tools.

I'm sure it won't hold up.

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Mike and Jane's house has a workshop for handling their prey.

The floor is made of stone, and the drainage system is well-equipped. Is it related to the blood withdrawal process?

There was an unpleasant beast smell in the collection over the years.

The wooden house has exposed ceilings and looks very open.

A number of hooks wrapped in ropes hung down on the beams, hanging from the skin or flesh of the prey.

There was a large wooden table in the room where the meat seemed to be dismantled.

Incidentally, there was a separate room for the creation of leather, where the smell of the plants drifted in to extract the tannins.

It is the first time that Age has come to this room.

The smell is stiff and I don't think it's a place I want to show people.

Jane, who was usually a stubborn lady, seemed a bit embarrassed.

On the table, Age laid out the knives.

I noticed that there were several kinds of scraped bronze knives in one corner.

There was a cut candle on the candle holder, which caught Age's eye.

To my surprise, Jane and Mike are quite wealthy.

Not many houses have bronze furniture.

If you read the materials of the movable property inventory, you can understand that every piece of bronze furniture is registered as a heritage.

Bronze was valuable as a shiny metal, not to mention gold and silver.

Although the hunter thought it was a not so lucrative profession, he was also a leather craftsman, and both husband and wife may have greatly influenced the central personality of the village.

By the way, there is no such splendid candlestick in the houses of the Ages.

As soon as it was night, my life went on.

That's quite a fine candlestick, isn't it?

Is that right?

Isn't there only a Bona in the village with such decorations?

Sure, that might be it.

Jane clearly reacted happily.

In modern Japan and the people living in this village, the values for objects change considerably.

It may be close to the feeling of being praised for a luxury car or Misho.

Jane touched the candlestick and began to talk about its origins.

"I was rewarded as a village meritorious worker about five years ago." At that time, there was still a post-war trap left, so it was difficult to put it together. Bona, the village chief has taken care of you. "

It's a very thoughtful thing, so you've been very active.

"No, that's not a big deal!"

”Ghee!!”

Bashibashi and Age slapped her back hard, making her body ache.

But it has a beautiful metallic shine.

The bronze is named blue, but the actual situation is quite different in color due to the tin content.

The representative of the small amount of tin is a ten-yen coin.

A little more would make it golden, and a little more would make it silver.

It even has a fine pattern, and the level of bronze smithing here is quite high.

I was intrigued to see what kind of artisans made it.

When iron became the world's leading metal, the value of bronze did not fall.

They continued to exist reliably in another field where hardness, such as cutting blades, was not required.

“Now that you've shown me something good, it's time to try it out.”

But hey, do you really want to use your precious products?

"It's not for Jane-san's sake." It's okay for others to try it out. ”

Well, if Age says so, let me use it.

With a little hesitation, Jane let out a squeaky voice and took the knife in her hand.

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I said I wanted a new knife, but how much will it change?

Jane had been expecting a lot from the dishware she had been using.

Looking at the array of knives, I'm a little worried about where to start.

Well, then, which way should we go first?

Why don't you use it in order of dismantling?

Well then, let's start with the peeling chisel

The peeling knife is a short, rounded knife with one blade, and I don't feel very scared about its appearance.

I guess the only reason I'm looking back is because I'm not afraid of hurting myself.

Since the peeling knife is a single blade, the cutting edge naturally penetrates into the gap between the skin and the body.

It only took a few moments for Jane to feel the high performance.

"What the hell is this?!"

What do you say?

"I don't know... I don't know what to do!"

It's easy to use, isn't it?

Jane shook her head.

When peeling, it is necessary to dive the blade at the edge of the skin to avoid excessive fat and meat.

But animal fibers don't cut so easily.

I had to raise and lower the knife many times and separate it by scratching it rather than cutting it.

But now Jane has put little effort into it.

When I thought the blade was slippery, the skin peeled off.

This is awesome...!

If I had known, I would have gotten it and finished my work sooner.

You should also be less likely to suffer from tenosynovitis and stiff shoulders.

Why didn't you ask for it sooner, me!

You said you didn't stand up to regret it.

Both the meat cutting knife and the bone skipping knife got used to my hands and it was very easy to dismantle.

brilliantly wholesale

“I see why you bothered to recommend a special knife. This is definitely worth getting, even if it's expensive."

"I think that when you get a lot of prey, I'll be very happy to give you this."

"Yeah. That's right."

When Mike was a hunter, he was slightly annoyed with joy.

Because if you pick a deer, it's tiring work.

"But if this is..."

"You made it cheaper before, didn't you?" Isn't it going to be cheaper somehow? "

"That was really a service." In order for the people in the nearby villages to understand the usability of iron at all. "

Well then, let's do the same.

"I'm sorry, but I can't do that. If you're selling it at a fair price to other people, you have to sell it at a low price to Jane.”

The value of the iron tool itself had fallen, and other blacksmiths would be in trouble in the future.

Age didn't show a single pull.

I want it.

I want it so much that my hand comes out of my throat.

But it's too expensive. It's too expensive.

While scratching her head, Jane struggled.

I want, oh, I want! But it's expensive.

Looking at Jane swaying in judgment, Age calmly and hatefully tightens her knob.

"Ah, what the hell!"

“Unfortunately, I'm going to sell this to a hunter in another village.”

What are you talking about!?

Of course, there would have been such a choice.

But when we were talking, Jane disappeared completely from her head.

When will we get this one next?

If you endure this opportunity, you'll be annoyed when you're at work.

Yeah, but it's expensive.

"That's for sale..." Because it is one of our most important trading products. Jane seems a bit lonely and needs to speak up when she gets warm again. ”

Even so, Age really puts out the knife and tries to get out of the house.

Even though she wasn't ready yet, Jane unexpectedly stopped her.

I stopped calling you.

"Nnh, wait!"

"... what's the matter? I'm busy, too.

"No, I'll buy it, I'll buy it!" I'll be the first to get it! "

"Is that okay?" You can talk to Mike about it. "

"What are you talking about!" I'm the one who owns this house! I'll buy this! "

Even though I cut my mouth wide, I felt sorry for Mike, and I was full of feelings.

But I really want it.

Even if you regret it later, if you regret it the same way, I want to get it and regret it!

“Okay, if that's what you want to say, I'll sell it to Jane.”

"Will you do that? I'm sorry."

"Besides, if you seem to have a tough hand, you can also make a monthly discount."

Really!?

“Yes, for a fair price, it would be terrible to pay them in a lump sum.”

"I'm in your debt."

Even if you pay the same amount, the burden will be considerably reduced if you crack it.

Jane took the knife as she thanked herself.

I thought it was definitely something to let go of.

Later, Mike rushed in to Age, who was in a hurry to hit the knife.

He must have run out of breath.

I was sweating and breathing on my shoulders.

"Hey, Age, are you there?!"

Mike, what's going on?

What's the matter? I heard you sold Jane a knife.

“Yeah. Is there a problem?”

Age looked at Pietro.

Did you report that you sold it?

If so, it would be a bad thing.

As an aged man, I gave it to the part where I could give in quite easily as a neighbor.

If you complain about this, you won't be able to bear it.

Age naturally made his expression steeper, and he stood up slightly.

"Age, I need a favor!"

What, what is it?

However, contrary to Age's expectations, Mike lowered his head on the spot, so he was confused by the reaction.

What is wrong with this?

When I told him to raise his head in a hurry, Mike had a very pathetic face.

"Jane's got a lot of work to do, and she's so obsessed with hunting her prey even faster!" Come on, sell me a trick and a trap. Give me another one! "

"Yeah..."

That's right!

Instead of being complained about, you're getting a new order.

"I owe you, Age Master. What do you want me to do with this?"

"I will have no choice but to accept it." A man is bowing his head and asking me to do it. "

"... my master is also quite sweet, isn't he?"

"Shut up."

In astonishment at the unexpected development, Age decided to accept the order.

If you refuse, Mike's face will be rounded.

Besides, Jane seemed to have a desire to repay even the slightest bit of her debt.

Then it was the Ages who burned without knowing it.

Mike was too pathetic.

Over the next few years or so, the ages' tables have always been lined with a wide variety of meat, such as pheasants, boars, and cattle.

The result was a greatly enriched table.