Steel Kenzan Plastic Kenzan
steel kenzan
In order to enhance your ikebana practice, we have made an effort to stock up on different types and sizes of kenzan. As much as possible, we chose those with rubber bases. Though not absolutely necessary, the rubber base helps prevent the kenzan from sliding once it is underwater. If you find some of your old kenzan without the rubber base, we have the kenzan mat available to your rescue. The kenzan naoshi is a convenient tool to straighten bent pins and safely clean up small debris stuck between the pins. We have slowly moved the bulk of our inventory to the stainless steel type. Stainless steel is hardier and, as the name implies, stains less. All our kenzan products and accessories are made in Japan
Dimensions provided are rough measurements meant for reference only.
The rubber base adds about 2-3 mm thickness.
All kenzans are made in Japan.
Prices subject to change without notice.
It can split up into two parts.
Bottom view. This is how they attach.
One can be used as a counter-weight to prevent lopsided arrangements from toppling over.
Detail of Black Kenzan
Stained black by ionic bonding.
The black kenzan does not reflect light. It "disappears" when using a black container!
Detail of Super-Dense Kenzan
The super-dense kenzan has more pins than regular ones. This is very useful if you are using very thin-stemmed materials or grass. It allows you to position the delicate material in a more accurate way.
Compare:
Round M
Regular 105 = 271 pins
Super-Dense 601 = 334 pins (~23% more)
Round L
Regular 106 = 331 pins
Super-Dense 602 = 466 pins (~41% more)
Detail of Resin Kenzan
Brass pins on hard polyester resin. No lead used.
The base is translucent.
Works together with the double-side suction kenzan mat. (See below.)
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Detail of Kenzan Naoshi
It's a repairing and cleaning tool in one.
Straighten bent pins.
Safely remove leaves and other debris.
Detail of Double-side Suction Kenzan Mat
These mats are made of silicone resin. The suction cups are very strong and the quality is much, much better than your soap holder!
Suction cups below adhere to container.
Suction cups above keep the resin kenzan in place.
The white mat is translucent.
It "disappears" in a white container.
The black one is great for black containers.