Shobudani Hon Shiro Suita Suminigashi Japanese Natural Whetstone

This exceptional Japanese whetstone was selected by us and imported directly from Japan, sealed with clear lacquer on sides & back, and thoroughly tested. Results are provided below.

Hardness: 3.5
Old stock Shobudani Shiro Suita. Shobudani is one of the two original Honyama Mines along with Nakayama. Shobudani is revered for its diverse, high quality stones. Shobudani Suita are highly regarded for their fast cutting speed and polishing ability. The Suita have become quite rare since mining ceased decades ago. This Shiro Suita is medium hardness with classic light blue/grey base color and Renge. Near perfect shape 50' size stone which is squarish overall. Classic Shobudani Shiro Suita with light blue/grey base color and aka Renge. appears to have some underlying Karasu patterns laying in wait as well. Huge stone with great volume and structure. Amazing for knife and tools and a perfect pre finishing stone for razors. Fast stone producing swarf and self slurry immediately. Crisp feel and hazy yet refined and bright kasumi finish with great contrast. Great to use after a stone like a softer Uchigumori. Capable of bringing out details in cladding and steel in hand forged blades.