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This is a Japanese natural finishing whetstone from Tsukinowa in Kyoto.

Mountain: Tsukinowa
Layer: Tomae
Color: Kiita (yellow)
Type: Awasedo (finishing stone)

Size: approx. 120 × 85 × 18 mm
Weight: approx. 448 g
(The measurements are taken at the maximum dimensions.)

Tsukinowa whetstones are mined in the mountains of Atago in Kyoto, within the grounds of Tsukinowa Temple.
These stones are known for combining characteristics of both eastern and western Kyoto stones and are valued for fine finishing.

This stone is medium hard and suitable for finishing Japanese kitchen knives and sword blades.

Condition:
Near unused condition.

Please check the photos carefully for the overall condition.
The stone was photographed while wet to show the surface clearly.

Please note that during test sharpening, the stamp on the stone may become lighter or disappear.

As this is a natural stone, natural lines or patterns may be present.

A portion of the proceeds from Tsukinowa stones is donated to support restoration work at Tsukinowa Temple.

We will ship by DHL or FedEx or JPpost

Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.If the delivery address is remote, there may be an additional charge by FedEx or DHL. In such cases, you may be required to pay additional shipping charges.