"IYO HIGASHIYAMA", Tennen Toishi (Japanese Natural Whetstone), 1152g

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While to selecting a Japanese Whetstone, you will see Japanese Natural Whetstone with 2 names on the stone. One name is Mountain Location, The best Natural stone always from Kyoto Higashimon area and Nishimon area. Higashimon area with Nakayama, Okudo, Syobu, Ozaki, Otsuki etc. Another side Nishimon area with Kameoka (Ohirayama), Hiterayama, Maruoyama etc.

If you want reasonable price to purchase Japanese Natural Whetstone, I recommend you choose IYO HIGASHIYAMA, that whetstone is excavated from EHIME.

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: EHIME.

■Size:
Actual dimensions: Approximately 180mm (length) x 70mm (width) x 41mm (thickness)

■Weight: 1152g
(Dresser stone weight: 48g)

■Applications: Intermediate finishing of all types of blades

■Origin: Ehime Prefecture

■Includes: Dresser stone

■Features:
This is a traditional natural whetstone said to be the first to be distributed in Japan.
It is made of solidified sandstone, and when sharpened, it produces fine particles.
It may feel rough at first, but the particles gradually become finer, resulting in a good finish. It is a relatively soft whetstone that is easy to sharpen and is ideal for intermediate finishing of blades.

■Caution:
Please understand the properties of natural whetstones before purchasing.
The sharpening feel may vary depending on the sharpener.
Please judge the hardness from the sharpening slurry shown in the photo.
The included dresser stone may differ from the one shown in the photo.
Due to the nature of the product, returns and exchanges are not accepted after purchase.

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.

(Including dressing stone)

Item no. 1118398

Import duties; taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. 

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.