Nakayama Maruka Mizu Asagi (Kato Era) Very Rare Japanese Natural Finishing Whetstone
Nakayama Maruka Mizu Asagi (Kato Era) Very Rare Japanese Natural Finishing Whetstone
Nakayama Maruka Mizu Asagi (Kato Era) Very Rare Japanese Natural Finishing Whetstone
Nakayama Maruka Mizu Asagi (Kato Era) Very Rare Japanese Natural Finishing Whetstone
Nakayama Maruka Mizu Asagi (Kato Era) Very Rare Japanese Natural Finishing Whetstone
Nakayama Maruka Mizu Asagi (Kato Era) Very Rare Japanese Natural Finishing Whetstone
Nakayama Maruka Mizu Asagi (Kato Era) Very Rare Japanese Natural Finishing Whetstone
Nakayama Maruka Mizu Asagi (Kato Era) Very Rare Japanese Natural Finishing Whetstone

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Nakayama Maruka Mizu Asagi (Kato Era) Very Rare Japanese Natural Finishing Whetstone

$525.00 USD
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This exceptional Japanese whetstone was selected by us and imported directly from Japan, sealed with clear lacquer on both sides, and thoroughly tested. Details are provided below.

It measures 175 mm (6.89 in) long × 40 mm (1.57 in) wide × 27 mm (1.06 in) tall, and weighs 460 g (16.23 oz / 1.01 lb).

Hardness: 5
Kato era Nakayama Kuramaguchi Asagi with Maruka stamp! Before Hatanaka Whetstone Co was founded, Kato San owned and operated the Nakayama mine. There were various mining shafts and ore pits within the Nakayama mine and the most famous and popular Nakayama of all time are Kuramaguchi Maruka. Kuramaguchi is the name of the mining shaft/ore pit where the Kuramaguchi were mined from. Kuramaguchi Nakayama contain microscopic Su holes similar to Suita stones, which occured in all layers with the Kuramaguchi shaft. Kuramaguchi Nakayama are known for their increased cutting speed and detailed and unique Kasumi finish. Hard Mizu Asagi with a smooth honing feel.