Shohonyama Tomae Asagi – 860 g (approx. 212 × 60 × 27 mm) | Medium-Hard Finishing Stone
From the artisan workshop DAIKUDOU, this is a refined Japanese Whetstone and Natural Whetstone (Awasedo) quarried from the Shohonyama region in Kyoto, Japan.
This Tomae Asagi (戸前浅黄) weighs 860 g and represents a medium-sized finishing Sharpening Stone that balances polishing power and refined surface control, embodying the elegance and precision of Kyoto’s traditional craftsmanship.
With medium-hard hardness, it offers the smooth tactile feedback characteristic of Asagi stones, forming a sharp, keen edge and a beautiful kasumi (mist)-style finish.
The stone has been carefully lapped flat and chamfered, ready for immediate use.
Back and sides are sealed with Ishisan (traditional water-based protective coating) for durability, moisture protection, and long-term stability.
✨ Features
Origin: Shohonyama (Kyoto, Japan)
Type: Tomae Asagi (Awasedo)
Size: 212 × 60 × 27 mm
Weight: 860 g
Hardness: Medium-hard
Condition: Lapped, chamfered, and ready to use
Coating: Back and sides sealed with Ishisan (water-based protective coating)
🔪 Recommended for
Knife Sharpening (Yanagiba, Deba, Usuba, Gyuto)
Tool Sharpening (Planes / kanna, Chisels / nomi)
Aogami (Blue Steel) and Shirogami (White Steel)
HSS (High-Speed Steel) knives
Final polishing of small blades and Japanese swords
A versatile Shohonyama Tomae Asagi that combines balanced Sharpening Stone performance, fine finishing control, and aesthetic harmony — suitable for both professionals and dedicated enthusiasts.
As a masterpiece of Traditional Craft and Natural Stone, it also serves as a refined 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.
