This is a fine Shohonyama Mizu-Asagi finishing whetstone (Awasedo) weighing 1532 g.
A traditional Kyoto natural stone of excellent quality, originally handled by a long-established Kyoto whetstone shop.
Dimensions: approx. 207 × 82 × 35 mm
Weight: 1532 g
Type: Mizu-Asagi, hard grade finishing stone
Performance: Fine-grained surface, good bite on steel, strong polishing power, produces a refined finish
Condition: Natural lines are present but they do not affect use. Overall clean and stable structure
Protection: Sides and back sealed with Ishisan water-based protective coating
Mizu-Asagi stones from Shohonyama are highly valued by professional sharpeners and collectors.
This piece offers a balance of hardness and feedback, suitable for kitchen knives, chisels, plane blades, and razors.
