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Jnat NOS ~1970 Ohira Suita 714g Japanese Natural Whetstone Sharpening Stone JAPAN b561

Thank you for your interest in my items.
I am selling a lot of used items from the Showa era (~1989).
Many of the mines have already been closed down and are now being molded and sold from a limited stock of raw stones.
 For example, there are only a limited number of companies that store and sell rough stones from the Nakayama mine (including the Kato mine), but they are sold by companies that do not own the rough stones and use the "Nakayama" printing.
The "Nakayama Mine" (including the Kato Mine) that I sell is purchased directly from the rightful owner.
There are also vendors who sell grinding stones from China as "Sho-honyama".
Many of the used stones I sell are excellent stones that were sold during the heyday of natural grinding stones in Kyoto.
These stones were used by professional barbers, carpenters, and chefs.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Thank you very much.

Description

This stone has excellent properties for grinding razor blades, knives,
and carpentry tools (chisels, planes, etc.).
It is not as easy to obtain a sharp and long-lasting blade with a medium-hard stone as with a hard stone, but acquiring this skill opens a new stage. Challenge yourself on your way to Takumi (= mastery)! 


Request (Important)
1: First test of the natural stone.
Please do not erase the stamp on the polished surface.
Please do not erase it. Once the stamp is gone, it will be difficult to return or refund.
2: If the test does not show any problems.
The abrasive surface of this stone has been adjusted by machine, but it is expected to deteriorate over time.
Please readjust the abrasive surface with a ceramic grinding stone, etc.
3: Adjust the grinding surface, whether it is new or used.
4: If possible, protect the non-surface with cashew. 

#Grade: 
New, NOS(New Old Stock) 
#Comments: 
We will deliver sophisticated skills and designs beyond the era of Japanese craftsmanship. 
Please add it to your collection. 
The famous place of the whetstone: It becomes a grinding stone for finishing
of Ohira Sho-Honyama
 for Kyoto. 


# Brand: 
Ohira, 
Sho-Honyama. 
Suita. 
Made in Japan (Kyoto). 
# Age: ~1970s. NOS(New Old Stock) 
# Material: Whetstone. 
# Type: Finishing. 
There are scratches and chipping due to aged deterioration, 
please check with the photograph. 
The hardness of this grindstone is Lv4/ 5. 
Smooth sharpening, strong abrasive power. 
It is cashew protected except the abrasive surface. 


# Dimensions: 
(Approx) 
Maximum, 
Stone: 65x180x25mm, 714g.
# Includings: 
No accessories. 

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# Attention:
Condition is a personal opinion.  
Please check the photos carefully.
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