Kitayama・Natural Finishing Stone ・Awasedo・Kyoto Japan #20 camellia oil length of cutting edge of

length of cutting edge of 3

progressively finer slurry for edge refinement and preparation of natural finishing stones prior to final polishing

this is a beautiful post war Hanamasa in almost perfect condition

ease of control

Kitayama・Natural Finishing Stone ・Awasedo・Kyoto Japan #20 camellia oil length of cutting edge ofSourced from the Kitayama area near Mt. Kozaki in Kyoto, this slightly soft natural whetstone is known for its creamy sharpening feel and exceptional ease of use. Highly versatile and compatible with a wide range of steels, it produces a clean, even kasumi finish. Can also be used as one handed finishing stone. You will receive the exact stone shown.