Authentic Japanese Natural Whetstone from Nakayama, Kyoto.
This Nakayama Tomae bears the Saijō (最上) seal, indicating superior quality. Its long, narrow shape makes it especially well suited for sharpening kitchen knives, chisels, plane blades, razors, and other edge tools.
As a hard finishing stone, it offers strong cutting performance, fine abrasive particles, smooth sharpening feedback, and produces a bright, refined finish. Natural suji are present but do not affect sharpening performance, and the stone has a stable overall structure.
Nakayama Tomae stones bearing the Saijō seal are highly regarded by professional sharpeners and natural whetstone enthusiasts for their excellent sharpening performance and quality.
Specifications
Origin: Nakayama, Kyoto, Japan
Weight: 1,016 g
Size: Approx. 195 × 50 × 45 mm
Hardness: ★★★★☆ (Hard)
Type: Tomae (Saijō)
Condition: Unused, professionally lapped and ready to use. Natural suji are present but do not affect sharpening performance. The sides and back are sealed with Ishisan, a traditional water-based protective coating. The top surface remains unsealed.
