"NAKAYAMA", Tennen Toishi (Japanese Natural Whetstone). Ground layer "AKAPIN" 577g

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When choosing a Japanese sharpening stone, you may notice two names on the stone: mountain location and best natural stone origin. Higashimon area includes Nakayama, Okudo, Syobu, Ozaki, and Otsuki; Nishimon area includes Kameoka (Ohirayama), Hiterayama, and Maruoyama, which are all mainly sourced from Kyoto's Higashimon and Nishimon areas.

So, Kyoto is renowned for its production of high-quality natural whetstones.

Another name for this layer is the ground layer - it is important to identify the type of ground layer present.

High quality stone extracted from a stratum about 150～250 million years old.

In Japanese, the high-quality stone name with Akapin, Suita, Uchigumori, Tomae, Aisa, Asagi etc.

Sharpening the cutlery, you need to see water absorption of speed.

You just use a little bit water is enough.

Should be to see the Togijiru, that like a mud, different whetstone with different color and concentration. You need see more information to choose a fit to you of Natural Whetstone.

Location of excavate: KYOTO.

Size:

140mm (5.5in) X 80mm (3.2in) X 28mm (1.1in).

Weight:

655g (23.1oz)

Hardness:

Depends on Togijiru of color and concentration. Please confirm the photo.

Use for sharpening of Japanese Kanna's and Chisels and Kitchen knives etc.

Item no. 1118393

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We do not recommend this for not cleanly know Japanese Natural Stone peoples. And we will not accept any return requests and claims on small flaws of Natural Stone.