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It features a No-Suji (clean surface) sharpening face, offering excellent polishing power with moderate hardness. In skilled hands, it can even erase sharpening scratches, leaving a refined and brilliant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stone has been reinforced with Youjyouzumi (water-based protective coating), ensuring durability, stability, and safe long-term use. Purchased from a respected Japanese whetstone dealer, it represents the highest level of Nakayama craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for finishing razors, kitchen knives, chisels, and planes, this is both a functional whetstone and a collectible piece. 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The piece is exceptionally thick—classified as a “sixty-cut” (rokku-jiri) block—making it a substantial and long-lasting stone for years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts very soft hardness produces rich slurry quickly, providing smooth feedback and a forgiving sharpening feel. 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Released from an old stockpile, this oversized stone is an exceptional find for professionals and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith medium-hard texture and strong polishing power, it is perfect for finishing Japanese knives, chisels, and plane blades.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe back and sides are sealed with “Ishisan,” a water-based protective sealant, and the sharpening surface is lapped flat and chamfered—ready for immediate use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Ōhira mine, Shohonyama (Kyoto, Japan)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Renge Suita (stamped, Kuradashi release)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrade: Special Grade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 220 × 81 × 58 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 2455 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut: Extra-thick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness: Medium-hard, strong polishing power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Unused, lapped and chamfered, ready to use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuji: Virtually none, not affecting sharpening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoating: Sealed with “Ishisan” water-based protective sealant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔸 Kuradashi (蔵出し) = Old-stock item preserved in storage until recently released.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DAIKUDOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44565991227434,"sku":"4","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5787\/8570\/files\/il_fullxfull.7087678132_o08t.jpg?v=1783943980"},{"product_id":"shohonyama-hideriyama-white-suita-1112g-japanese-natural-whetstone-4345212902","title":"Shohonyama Hideriyama White Suita 1112g | Japanese Natural Whetstone","description":"\u003cp\u003eThank you for viewing. 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