Natural finishing whetstone (awasedo) quarried in the Umegahata area of Kyoto Prefecture. This is a Suita-type stone from the Nakayama Shohonyama, a hard stone suited for final finishing work.
Origin: Umegahata area, Kyoto Prefecture
Use: Finishing whetstone
Grit: #10000-#12000
Stratum / Type: Suita
Hardness: Hard / 41
Mud: Slow to produce
Lines (suji): No effect
Dimensions: Length 99 mm, Width 43 mm, Height 26 mm (maximum dimensions)
Weight: 215 g
Condition: The stone surface is sloped; it may be easier to use turned upside down.
Please refer to the photos for the item's current appearance and condition.
