Shohonyama Tomae Asagi – 1900 g (approx. 212 × 82 × 43 mm) | Hard, No-Suji Finishing Stone
An authentic Japanese Whetstone and Natural Whetstone (Awasedo) from Kyoto’s Shohonyama region.
This Tomae Asagi (戸前浅黄) weighs 1900 g and features a clean, flawless No-Suji surface, cut thick for both professional use and long-term durability.
Quarried from the same geological layer as the Kanmaki (ring-marked) type, it shares the same ultra-fine grain and highly refined Sharpening Stone characteristics.
Hard and dense, it produces minimal slurry yet provides crisp, responsive feedback—ideal for achieving razor-sharp, mirror-like edges with precise control.
The sharpening face is perfectly clean and lapped flat.
Back and sides are sealed with Ishisan (traditional water-based protective coating) for stability and moisture resistance.
✨ Features
Origin: Shohonyama (Kyoto, Japan)
Type: Tomae Asagi (Awasedo)
Size: 212 × 82 × 43 mm
Weight: 1900 g
Hardness: Hard, ultra-fine grain
Layer: Same as ring-marked (Kanmaki)
Condition: Unused, lapped, no suji or chips
Coating: Back and sides sealed with Ishisan (water-based protective coating)
🔪 Recommended for
Knife Sharpening (Japanese and Western kitchen knives)
Tool Sharpening (Chisels / nomi, Plane blades / kanna)
Razors and carving tools
A Shohonyama Tomae Asagi of this clarity and density is exceptionally rare—combining superb Sharpening Stone precision, remarkable durability, and true Rare Stone collectible quality.
As a masterpiece of Traditional Craft and Natural Stone, it also serves perfectly as a Woodworking Tool, Chisel Stone, and Vintage Tool.
A refined Japanese Whetstone and Natural Whetstone Sharpening Stone for Knife Sharpening and Tool Sharpening.
This Rare Stone, serving as a Woodworking Tool and Chisel Stone, carries Vintage Tool charm—truly One of a Kind, a Unique Gift, and an Original Gift from Kyoto’s traditional craftsmanship.
