Shohonyama Asagi – 1560 g (approx. 213 × 79 × 34 mm) | Hard Finishing Stone
An authentic Japanese Whetstone and Natural Whetstone (Awasedo) from Kyoto’s Shohonyama region, weighing 1560 g.
This Asagi (浅黄) is a hard-grade Sharpening Stone offering strong polishing power and precise sharpening control, ideal for both professional craftsmen and fine finishing applications.
Some natural suji (lines) are visible on the surface, but they are minor and completely harmless, having no effect on performance.
It provides a clean, crisp sharpening feel and produces a refined mirror-like finish with remarkable consistency.
The back and sides are sealed with Ishisan (traditional water-based protective coating) for long-term durability and moisture resistance.
✨ Features
Origin: Shohonyama (Kyoto, Japan)
Type: Asagi (Awasedo)
Size: 213 × 79 × 34 mm
Weight: 1560 g
Hardness: Hard
Suji: Minor, harmless
Condition: Unused
Coating: Back and sides sealed with Ishisan (water-based protective coating)
🔪 Recommended for
Knife Sharpening (Yanagiba, Deba, Gyuto, Usuba, and other Japanese kitchen knives)
Tool Sharpening (Chisels / nomi, Plane blades / kanna)
Razors and precision edge tools
A Shohonyama Asagi of this quality delivers strong polishing strength, refined finishing control, and excellent feedback balance — perfect for both professional use and fine daily sharpening.
As a masterpiece of Traditional Craft and Natural Stone, it also serves beautifully as a Woodworking Tool, Chisel Stone, and Vintage Tool.
A refined Japanese Whetstone and Natural Whetstone Sharpening Stone for Knife Sharpening and Tool Sharpening.
This Rare Stone, serving as a Woodworking Tool and Chisel Stone, carries Vintage Tool charm — truly One of a Kind, a Unique Gift, and an Original Gift from Kyoto’s traditional craftsmanship.
