Authentic Japanese Natural Whetstone from Gosenryo-yama, Shobudani, Kyoto.
Gosenryo-yama (literally, "Five Thousand Ryō Mountain") is named after the old saying that the mountain was worth five thousand ryō, reflecting its exceptional historical value and prestige among Kyoto natural whetstones.
This Mizu Asagi features a hard, fine-grained structure that provides excellent polishing performance, crisp sharpening feedback, and a beautiful hazy kasumi finish. Highly responsive to steel, it is well suited for Japanese kitchen knives and precision finishing.
Specifications
Origin: Gosenryo-yama, Shobudani, Kyoto, Japan
Weight: 1,288 g
Size: Approx. 205 × 75 × 35 mm
Hardness: ★★★★☆ (Hard)
Type: Mizu Asagi
Condition: Unused, professionally lapped and ready to use. The back and sides are sealed with Cashew lacquer for long-term protection.
