Authentic Japanese Natural Whetstone from Shohonyama, Kyoto
This Tomae Asagi is an extra-thick Sanjū Kiri (30-cut type) finishing stone with outstanding durability and a large, stable sharpening surface.
Its hard, fine-grained structure provides excellent bite on steel, strong polishing performance, crisp yet smooth sharpening feedback, and produces a bright, refined finish.
It is well suited for kitchen knives, chisels, plane blades, razors, and other precision edge tools.
Specifications
Origin: Shohonyama, Kyoto, Japan
Weight: 2,048 g
Size: Approx. 214 × 77 × 45 mm
Hardness: ★★★★☆ (Hard)
Type: Tomae Asagi (Sanjū Kiri)
Condition
Unused.
Suji-free and chip-free.
Natural cavities are present in some areas, but they do not affect sharpening performance.
The sharpening surface has been professionally lapped and finished, and is completely ready for use.
The back and sides are sealed with Ishisan, a traditional water-based protective coating.
