Shohonyama Tomae Asagi – 1861 g (approx. 210 × 80 × 43 mm) | Kanmaki Premium Hard Finishing Stone
An authentic Japanese Whetstone and Natural Whetstone (Awasedo) from Kyoto’s Shohonyama region.
This premium-grade Tomae Asagi (戸前浅黄) weighs 1861 g and displays distinct Kanmaki (環巻 / ring-marked) patterns along its sides, revealing its natural layered geological formation.
Hard and dense with ultra-fine grain, this Sharpening Stone provides crisp, precise feedback and delivers a brilliant mirror-like finish on high-grade blades.
Ideal for professional sharpeners and collectors seeking top-tier Shohonyama performance and Rare Stone refinement.
The sharpening surface is perfectly clean, fully lapped, and ready for 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: 210 × 80 × 43 mm
Weight: 1861 g
Hardness: Hard, ultra-fine grain
Pattern: Kanmaki (ring-marked sides)
Condition: Unused, lapped, and ready to use
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, carving knives, and precision woodworking tools
A Shohonyama Tomae Asagi Kanmaki of this clarity and hardness is exceptionally rare — combining precise Sharpening Stone performance, refined aesthetics, and high Rare Stone collectible value.
As a masterpiece of Traditional Craft and Natural Stone, it also serves as a beautiful 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.
