Nakayama Tomae – often called the “Yokozuna of Whetstones” – is one of the finest Japanese natural finishing stones from Shohonyama (Kyoto, Yamashiro).
With moderate hardness and excellent polishing power, it is ideal for kitchen knives, chisels, planes, and razors. In skilled hands, it can even erase sharpening scratches.
This is a rare no-suji (clean surface) razor-type awasedo, already reinforced with Youjyouzumi, a special water-based protective coating. This traditional treatment ensures durability, stability, and safe long-term use. Purchased directly from a respected Japanese whetstone shop.
✨ Features
Mine: Nakayama (Shohonyama, Kyoto)
Type: Tomae, Razor-type (Leather-type)
Feature: No Suji, Youjyouzumi (reinforced)
Size: 135 × 90 × 35 mm (approx.)
Weight: 901 g
Hardness: Medium-hard
Condition: Genuine natural whetstone, reinforced, one-piece only
🔪 Recommended for
Professional chefs and sharpeners
Japanese kitchen knives (Yanagiba, Deba, Gyuto)
Chisels, plane blades, and razors
Collectors seeking legendary Nakayama performance
This stone is both functional and collectible, an excellent choice for professionals and enthusiasts who demand the very best.
