This is a Shohonyama Tomae Asagi natural finishing whetstone (Awasedo) weighing 1114 g.
It features a distinctive Madara (mottled) pattern, which is extremely rare in Tomae Asagi stones and seldom appears on the market.
Dimensions: approx. 205 × 77 × 27 mm
Weight: 1114 g
Type: Tomae Asagi with Madara pattern, hard finishing stone
Performance: Hard with very fine abrasive quality, provides strong polishing power and produces a clean, refined finish
Condition: Excellent quality, Madara pattern is visible but harmless in use
Protection: Sides and back sealed with Ishisan water-based protective coating
Shohonyama Tomae Asagi stones are highly valued among professional sharpeners and collectors.
This kind of Madara-pattern Tomae Asagi is almost never seen on the market, making it a rare collector’s piece while also providing outstanding sharpening performance for kitchen knives, chisels, and plane blades.
