Authentic Japanese Natural Whetstone from Nakayama, Kyoto.
This Nakayama Tomae bears the Saijō (最上) seal, indicating superior quality. Its clean, suji-free sharpening surface makes it especially desirable for precision sharpening and particularly well suited for finishing straight razors, while also excelling with kitchen knives, chisels, and plane blades.
As a hard finishing stone, it offers strong cutting performance, fine abrasive particles, smooth sharpening feedback, and produces a bright, refined finish. The uniform, suji-free surface provides exceptional consistency, allowing precise and stable edge refinement.
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: 912 g
Size: Approx. 135 × 85 × 35 mm
Hardness: ★★★★☆ (Hard)
Type: Tomae (Saijō)
Condition: Unused, professionally lapped and ready to use. Suji-free with no visible cracks. The sides and back are sealed with Ishisan, a traditional water-based protective coating. The top surface remains unsealed.
