Ozaki Tomae Mizu Asagi Nashi Japanese Finishing Whetstone

This exceptional Japanese whetstone was selected by us and imported directly from Japan, thoroughly tested and sealed on sides and back to protect the stone for long term use. 

It measures 120 mm (4.72 inches) long × 75 mm (2.95 inches) wide × 15 mm (0.59 inches) tall, and weighs 406 g (14.32 oz / 0.89 lbs).

A photo of the stone's polishing ability on a Japanese kanna (plane) blade is shown.

Hardness: 4.7
Razor sized Ozaki Shiki tomae Mizu Asagi for razor finishing. This stone is quite hard and fine. featuring a classic blue, Mizu Asagi base with orange Nashiji, this stone represents an excellent value. The stone has a couple hairline cracks/non-toxic lines which do not affect honing and only serve as a visual distraction. Good for Nagura progressions and standalone finishing. Ozaki stones are cherished in Japan as they have received high praise from Craftsman in Japan for decades. The supply of Okazi stones is very limited as Ozaki was a later discovery in terms of Eastern Mines. Most of the production was sold and used in the domestic market in Japan and very few stones were reserved for wholesale.