#677 Aiiwatani Asagi Goma Fine Fast 4 Hardness 4 Fineness 706 grams

Hard fine cutting Aiiwatani that takes a little skill to properly use, if the slurry is managed properly it is a smooth cutting hard stone leaving a bright sub mirror kasumi finish.

Sealed with cashew lacquer.

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Aiiwatani: A ‘Higashi-Mono’ (Eastern Mine) whetstone that is close in proximity to Takashima and Wakasa, two mines known for their high density stones. Aiiwatani are great shiage-toishi(fine stones) when you are looking for a refined edge. Typically more mellow in cutting action, but this can lead to a cleaner polish.

Asagi: This aesthetic term refers to the general color of the stone. Typically, Asagi stones are grey, light blue, greyish-blue/green, and tan. They are usually quite clean stones that are on the harder side. However, softer Asagi stones are great for knife polishing.

Goma: This aesthetic quality looks like tiny black dots, or little sesame seeds in the stone. This quality typically translates to having a fast cutting speed.