Japanese Natural Whetstone Shohonyama Nakayama Kiita Nashiji 594g from Kyoto Japan

This is a natural grindstone for finishing your knives and razors. The wonderful Shohoniyama Nakayama Kiita Nashiji (Nashiji - the appearance of spots resembling pear skin, stone with such characteristics is said to have a higher cutting ability. Lines on the sharpening surface, they are not Suji lines (toxic), they will not interfere during sharpening. In addition to the upper working plane, slightly sealed. Solid, like Ozuku, also high density, water penetration is slow. Extensive features and ease of use. The stone is already ground and ready to work

MINE: 中山 Nakayama

Historical background: Nakayama Quarry was founded about 800 years ago.

The Nakayama Quarry, located on the eastern side of Mount Atago, is part of the Higashi Mono Eastern Quarry.

Nakayama stones were owned by the Imperial Court because of their high quality and were used to polish swords. These stones never appeared on the market from the Kamakura period of 1185-1333 and until the middle of the Muromati era of 1336-1573.

Nakayama stones are the most famous and famous of all Japanese natural finishing stones.

COLOR: 板 板 Kiita

天然 = Ten'nen / Tennen = natural

砥石 = Toishi = sharpening stone

京都 = Kyōto = Kyōto

特産 = Tokusan = Special product

⇒ special product natural whetstone / hone of Kyoto - special stamp "Kyoto Association of Natural Hon Sales"

-Dimensions: 25-68 mm x 172-185 mm x 15-22 mm (approx.)

Weight: 594 g

  -Grain size: for the finishing process # 10000

- Hardness: 4.5+ (stated by the seller) 

- Excellent grindstone for knives and razors, I especially recommend it for razors.

- It is better to use with Nagura.