Iyō Meito (伊予銘砥) – Japanese Natural Medium Whetstone
This is a traditional Iyō Meito natural whetstone from the former Hirota Village, now Tobe Town in Ehime Prefecture, Japan.
It weighs 2441 g and measures 198 × 115 × 45 mm.
This stone is a medium-grade whetstone, just before the finishing stage. Its abrasive scratches are naturally rounded, allowing faster finishing and smoother transition toward final polishing.
The back surface can be used, and the sides are sealed with Ishisan water-based coating for protection and long-term stability.
🔹 Origin: Tobe Town (former Hirota Village), Ehime, Japan
🔹 Type: Iyō Meito (medium-grade natural whetstone)
🔹 Weight: 2441 g
🔹 Size: 198 × 115 × 45 mm
🔹 Hardness: Medium – pre-finishing stone
🔹 Condition: Unused, ready to use
🔹 Treatment: Sides sealed with Ishisan protective coating
This is a large, heavy Iyō Meito stone—practical for sharpening kitchen knives, chisels, planes, and other blades. It represents a classic example of Japan’s regional natural whetstones.
