This natural finishing stone comes from the traditional grinding stone production area of Shomoto Mountain in Kyoto, formed from the Suita layer.
This unique stone features both crow and catfish patterns, making it visually distinctive. It combines the characteristic grinding power of Suita stones with the delicacy required for a finishing stone.
Suita stones have fine abrasive grains, offering moderate grinding power while facilitating a smooth finish. They pair well with Nagura polishing bowls, allowing the slurry to create a uniform, beautiful blade surface.
■ Features
High-quality finishing stone from the Suita layer of Shomoto Mountain
Distinctive stone surface with crow and catfish patterns
Excellent balance of grinding power and finishing performance
Produces fine, stable slurry when used with a namagari
Suitable for a wide range of blades including kitchen knives, razors, and planes
■ Product Details
✔ Name: Shomoto-yama Suiban (Crow & Catfish)
✔ Origin: Shomoto-yama, Kyoto
✔ Stone Type: Finishing Stone
✔ Pattern: Crow & Catfish
✔ Hardness: Medium-hard
✔ Uses: Final finishing for knives, tools, razors, planes, etc.
✔ Condition: Flat-shaped
✔ Size: See photo
■ Usage Example
Sharpening with water or a namagura stone while producing slurry refines the cutting edge, resulting in a uniform, naturally lustrous blade surface. Ideal for the final finishing stage.
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Japanese Natural Sharpening Stone (Tennen Toishi)
This is an authentic Japanese natural whetstone known for its excellent sharpening performance and traditional craftsmanship. Natural stones from Japan are highly valued for their unique abrasive qualities, smooth sharpening feel, and ability to produce a fine, refined edge.
Each stone is formed naturally over thousands of years, resulting in its own individual hardness, grain structure, and sharpening characteristics. Because of this, no two stones are identical.
Features:
- Made in Japan
- Natural whetstone used for sharpening knives and woodworking tools
- Unique natural patterns and grain structure
- Offers a smooth sharpening experience and fine finishing quality
- Suitable for various blades, including kitchen knives, chisels, and plane blades
Characteristics:
- Provides a natural and consistent sharpening feel
- Produces a clean, polished edge
- Highly appreciated by craftsmen, collectors, and sharpening enthusiasts
Condition:
This is a natural stone and may have slight surface marks, small chips, or natural irregularities, which are typical characteristics of Japanese natural whetstones.
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