Natural Whetstone Namazu 2067g | Made in Japan, Kyoto, Shohonyama

Authentic Japanese Natural Whetstone from Shohonyama, Kyoto.

This Namazu Usu-Karasu Awasedo features a distinctive Namazu (catfish-like) texture with subtle Karasu (crow) patterns. Its soft structure produces rich slurry, smooth sharpening feedback, and a beautiful cloudy to semi-gloss finish, making it ideal for fine finishing work.

Its extra-thick 30-Kiri construction provides outstanding durability and long-term usability.

Specifications

• Origin: Shohonyama, Kyoto, Japan
• Weight: 2,067 g
• Size: Approx. 205 × 82 × 54 mm
• Hardness: ★★☆☆☆ (Soft)
• Type: Namazu Usu-Karasu Awasedo (Extra-Thick 30-Kiri)
• Condition: Unused, professionally lapped and ready to use. The back and sides are sealed with Ishisan, a traditional water-based protective coating.