Nakayama Mizu Asagi Goma Rare Japanese Natural 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 200 mm (7.87 inches) long × 74 mm (2.91 inches) wide × 25 mm (0.98 inches) tall, and weighs 824 g (29.07 oz / 1.82 lbs).

Hardness: 5
Vintage Nakayama Mizu Asagi sourced through a famous hardware shop in Japan. This piece was processed in the 1970's from rough ore purchased directly from Hatanaka's inventory. The stone is not stamped with a Maruka stamp but retains the exact same high performance characteristics as a stone with a Maruka stamp. This 60' stone represents an amazing value. This Super hard Mizu Asagi has perfect base hardness for honing with Mikawa nagura and offers clear, clean feedback which is a highly desirable trait. This allows for the user to experience the edge status and particle state via tactile feedback. Perfect for razor final finishing. This piece has been marked by the store owner denoting that the rough stone originates from Hatanaka Mining Co. The Maruka symbol on the backside, in this case, indicates a super pure, high quality Nakayama stone, just as Maruka does.