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Typically these are used on stones for sharpening razors but can also be used with hard stones for extra fine finishing on knives whose use and steel accommodates this fine a finish. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not have the specific strata on these stones, they are only marked “Mikawa shiro nagura”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kimura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40514329444504,"sku":"MIKAWA90-99","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC06230.jpg?v=1760740504"},{"product_id":"old-stock-mikawa-shiro-nagura-stone-100-120-grams","title":"Old Stock Mikawa Shiro Nagura Stone 101-129 grams","description":"\u003cp\u003eAssorted old stock nagura mined in Aichi prefecture the 1960’s. These are great for use with hard fine stones to either make a more aggressive initial slurry to act as a pre-polishing medium for fine finishing and to slightly rough up the surface a hard stone that is becoming glazed. By exposing fresh abrasive the stone will cut faster. Typically these are used on stones for sharpening razors but can also be used with hard stones for extra fine finishing on knives whose use and steel accommodates this fine a finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not have the specific strata on these stones, they are only marked “Mikawa shiro nagura”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kimura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40514331508888,"sku":"MKWA100-129","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/A86C0297-E367-43A7-836E-15E0C358507D.jpg?v=1712097390"},{"product_id":"tomo-ish-nagura-100-139-grams","title":"Tomo-ish Nagura 100-139 Grams","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomo-ish nagura off cuts from newly cut Aiiwatani and Shoubudani stones mined in the 1960’s. All stones are lapped flat on one side with a lacquer coating to protect the stone from de-laminating. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are great for use on a hard stone to either make a hazier polish to help pre-polish or to remove a glazed surface or to smooth a freshly flattened stone or just jump start a slurry. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese stones are not individually graded for hardness but will range from level 3 to 4 on a level 1-5 scale (5 being the hardest).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kimura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40715791302808,"sku":"TOMO100139","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC06229.jpg?v=1760740374"},{"product_id":"tomo-ish-nagura-140-180-grams","title":"Tomo-ish Nagura 140-199 Grams","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomo-ish nagura off cuts from newly cut Aiiwatani and Shoubudani stones mined in the 1960’s. All stones are lapped flat on one side with a lacquer coating to protect the stone from de-laminating. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are great for use on a hard stone to either make a hazier polish to help pre-polish or to remove a glazed surface or to smooth a freshly flattened stone or just jump start a slurry. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese stones are not individually graded for hardness but will range from level 3 to 4 on a level 1-5 scale (5 being the hardest).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kimura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40715802968216,"sku":"TOMO140199","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC05238_9f4f1c26-0b52-4822-9c8f-993abca1c2c9.jpg?v=1756333196"},{"product_id":"tomo-ish-nagura-200-250-grams","title":"Tomo-ish Nagura 200-250 Grams","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomo-ish nagura off cuts from newly cut Aiiwatani and Shoubudani stones mined in the 1960’s. All stones are lapped flat on one side with a lacquer coating to protect the stone from de-laminating. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are great for use on a hard stone to either make a hazier polish to help pre-polish or to remove a glazed surface or to smooth a freshly flattened stone or just jump start a slurry. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese stones are not individually graded for hardness but will range from level 3 to 4 on a level 1-5 scale (5 being the hardest).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kimura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40715813978264,"sku":"TOMO200250","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC05239_6895ac65-4cc4-4922-ba5c-7f2800f31cbc.jpg?v=1756333299"},{"product_id":"black-shadow-french-natural-stone-200x60x20mm-extra-fine-with-slurry-stone","title":"Black Shadow French Natural Stone 200x60x20mm Extra Fine with Slurry Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003eSelected from naturally occurring slate from the French Ardennes the Black Shadow stone is a very hard, very fine finishing stone ideal for razors and tools which require a super fine finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black shadow stone will cut at approximately 8-10k with a rich slurry generated with the bout, or slurry stone cut from the same stone (same idea as tomo nagura), as the slurry is worn with use and thinned with more water to eventually using only water on the stone surface the approximate finish is around 12K. It has a tiny bit toothier feel than a synthetic stone of the same general fine finish and looks a little different in that it is not as homogenous a grit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe did our experiments with water and are inclined towards it but this stone can be used with either oil or glycerin which can produce a brighter looking finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Ardennes slates have been used for quarrying natural stones for many hundreds of years and even with the advent of modern synthetic stones they are still relevant for creating nuanced razor keen edges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis grit estimates are based on entirely subjective judgment of comparing the cutting speed and scratch pattern of natural and synthetic Japanese stones, being natural stones they cannot be graded in the same way as synthetic stones which use a measurable industrially manufactured grit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43654873153757,"sku":"BLKSHDW2006020","price":108.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/products\/image_03fae052-5877-4877-ba27-cb83961c89e6.heic?v=1677543605"},{"product_id":"kalthoff-swedish-shale-natural-whetstone","title":"Kalthoff Swedish Shale Natural Whetstone","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhetstone from Swedish shale, quarried and sawn in Loos in northern Hälsingland. Well known to make a sharp edge among Swedish craftsmen. It is useful when sharpening everything from your dear axe to knives, scissors or anything with an edge. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shale is made from mud packed under huge pressure for billions of years, making a high density and even grit well suited for sharpening. The grit varies around 1000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sharpening effect is improved with water on the stone, as it removes swarf and stops it from clogging the sharp grit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size is big enough to get a comfortable grip, and small enough to fit in your pocket. It is thin enough to sense the edge through the stone when sharpening. Can be placed on the table and used as a small bench stone for small things like knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJulia learned to forge at Gränsfors Bruk , then moved to Wetterlings- first as an interim manager and then as CEO. 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This mine is most popular for producing Uchigumori, which is a famous stone type used for sword polishing. For knife users however, we love Ohira Uchigumori to produce a dark jigane and frosty hagane. Ohira mine also produces highly sought after Suita and Tomae stones of various hardness, typically having a fast cutting speed and a toothy yet refined edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis stone has not been lacquered on the sides which is recommended to avoid splitting along bedding planes. Do not soak. We do our best to disclose any cracks or flaws but being a naturally occurring stone we cannot guarantee against these. That said these have been selected by an experienced stone dealer in Kyoto with decades of experience and also tested to grade hardness and fineness by us. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imanishi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44163231383773,"sku":"OHIRAEZ1000-1250","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/FullSizeRender_8cf5771c-10b4-4fa9-8f7e-0bde8a203d4b.jpg?v=1697758550"},{"product_id":"copy-of-assorted-imanishi-ohira-tomae-type-40-size-1000-1250-grams-3-5-4-hardness-4-4-fineness-knife-friendly","title":"EZ Imanishi Ohira Tomae Type 40 Size 1300-1600 Grams ~3.5-4 Hardness ~4-4+ Fineness Knife Friendly","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne stone chosen from an assortment of Ohira type 40 size stones.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese have all been individually tested in house and were found to be fast cutting and generally easy going stones that are self slurrying after a little work and make a fine sub mirror finish with nice contrast. These are assorted and not 100% identical in hardness and fineness but are all good for knives that benefit from a fine finish and will get along with natural stones, it is possible for super high alloy steels with large carbides, some super hard stainless steels and knives with very thick tough kurouchi scale finishes to scratch on these stones which are a little on the hard side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are great progression stones for finer finishes on razors or tools that benefit from a very fine finish or a good fine finish for knives that like a fine but bitey edge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have looked for major fissures or defects on these but being assorted it is possible to have small imperfections such as chips or small mineral inclusions that need to be plucked out, we found none with a quick test but didn't work over stamped or stickered areas, they are priced as such. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType 40 refers to the size of the stone by the measurement of how many stones could be carried at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey have not been lacquered on the sides which is recommended to avoid splitting along bedding planes. Do not soak. We do our best to disclose any cracks or flaws but being a naturally occurring stone we cannot guarantee against these. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1275-1600 grams\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imanishi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44184555258077,"sku":"OHIRAEZ1300-1600","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC08608.jpg?v=1715816712"},{"product_id":"copy-of-assorted-imanishi-ohira-tomae-type-40-size-1300-1600-grams-3-5-4-hardness-4-4-fineness-knife-friendly","title":"Assorted HARD Imanishi Ohira Tomae Type 40 Size 1300-1600 Grams ~4.5-5 Hardness ~4.5-5 Fineness Razor Friendly","description":"\u003cp\u003eAssorted Ohira type 40 size stones.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e These have all been individually tested in house and were found to be very hard mirror finishers. These are assorted and not 100% identical in hardness and fineness but are all very hard and good for extra fine finishes such as razors.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeing very hard these are not typically good knife stones although if one needed an extra fine finish for an ura on a yanagi or usuba and had experience using this type of stone it would be a good choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe have looked for major fissures or defects on these but being assorted it is possible to have small imperfections such as chips or small mineral inclusions that need to be plucked out, we found none with a quick test but didn't work over stamped or stickered ares, they are priced as such. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType 40 refers to the size of the stone by the measurement of how many stones could be carried at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eroughly 205x75x30mm\u003cbr\u003e1275-1600 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOhira:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA ‘Nishi-Mono’ or Western mine that produces some of the highest quality whetstones. This mine is most popular for producing Uchigumori, which is a famous stone type used for sword polishing. For knife users however, we love Ohira Uchigumori to produce a dark jigane and frosty hagane. Ohira mine also produces highly sought after Suita and Tomae stones of various hardness, typically having a fast cutting speed and a toothy yet refined edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis stone has not been lacquered on the sides which is recommended to avoid splitting along bedding planes. Do not soak. We do our best to disclose any cracks or flaws but being a naturally occurring stone we cannot guarantee against these. 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They are coarser and slightly less homogenous than white Amakusa (approximately 1200 grit) but finer and more homogenous than the red and white striped Amakusa Torato (tiger stone). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTokubinsui vary in appearance a bit but generally have a white background with red patches, white and black dots with a good amount of pores. Their hardness is more homogenous throughout the stone than the Torato which can have harder and softer patches. These cut differently with lots of water and with a wet or dryer mud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are great for quickly working up an edge on carbon steel and agreeable stainless steel knives. Some very wear resistant steels can be slower to sharpen on these. Some knives are better served by synthetic medium stones which can be more predictable on wear resistant steels but these are fun to work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an added bonus these big type 15 stones are great for keeping you stationary in strong winds. Type 15 refers to the number of stones that would be carried on the back in the traditional style.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmakusa volcanic tuff stones were formed from pyroclastic flows of molten ash and can come in different coarsenesses depending on the geology. They are not sedimentary stones like most tennen toishi and are quite durable and do fine with long soak times. 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A massive homogenous 'potato stone' good for polishing razors and for fine finishing knives that work with this fine of finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese might not agree with high alloy steels or large carbide alloys. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWith the use of a nagura, a stone of this hardness and fineness is useful on knives like yanagi or usuba that benefit from a very fine finish on the ura (inside hollow ground side).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stone might be scratchy at first and will need to be flattened and the face polished with hard tomonagura or hard nagura. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAtagoyama:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA central mine on Mt. Atago that produces homogeneous stones of various types like Suita and Tomae. 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These will provide a coarser finish when used without slurry and with higher pressure, with the accumulation of used semi dry slurry the finish will become finer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are easy to use, make a great edge for toothy knives that do not benefit from a finer finish or as use in a progression of stones after a more aggressive medium stone and before a finer finish. 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Will work for sharpening or as a large tomo-ish nagura on other harder stones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e735 grams 133x50x48mm tall \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAiiwatani: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA ‘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. 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Very fast cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAiiwatani:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ‘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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsagi:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoma:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis aesthetic quality looks like tiny black dots, or little sesame seeds in the stone. 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Usually this quality has a great sharpening feel that is smooth and tactile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 134mm long 80mm across 18mm thick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 500 grams\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bernal Cutlery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46418394415325,"sku":"AIIWA755","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC03118_00e34877-2bd2-4925-92f1-7537be76cab5.jpg?v=1747004608"},{"product_id":"750-aiiwatani-asagi-goma-nashiji-ez-smooth-3-3-5-hard-3-3-5-fine-676-grams","title":"#750 Aiiwatani Asagi Goma Nashiji EZ Smooth 3-3.5 Hard 3-3.5 Fine - 676g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mellow, easy to use with with a smooth feeling Aiiwatani stone, a great finishing stone for knives that benefit from a fine yet slightly bitey feeling cutting feel. This should be a good stone for a variety of steels. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAiiwatani:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ‘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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsagi:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoma:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis aesthetic quality looks like tiny black dots, or little sesame seeds in the stone. This quality typically translates to having a fast cutting speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamazu:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTranslating to ‘cat-fish’, this aesthetic quality looks like white blotches on the stone. 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For a harder stone this is very easy to use, it has a crisp but smooth feeling with carbon steels and leaves a very bright slightly sub mirror finish, excellent for knives that will benefit from a fine finish or as a pre-polish for extremely hard mirror finishing natural stones. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese might not agree with extremely high alloy steels or very large carbide alloys. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAtagoyama:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA central mine on Mt. Atago that produces homogeneous stones of various types like Suita and Tomae. Known for their polishing power and not being too hard, unless stated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsagi:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis aesthetic term refers to the general color of the stone. Typically, Asagi stones are grey, light blue, greyish-blue\/green, and tan. 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A little easier to use for fine finishes on wide bevels (outside bevel of single bevel or wide double bevel primaries) where a fine finish like this is a good option; yanagi and usuba would be great, deba less so, on double bevel knives these might not agree with exotic very high alloy steels or large carbide alloys. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWith the use of a nagura to generate a little slurry it will be just a little easier to use and produce a slightly hazier finish. ,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsagi:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNOTE \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThere are a few shiny black lines on this stone, those can potentially be 'toxic' or scratchy, I did not find this one to be that way, the price has been adjusted to accommodate adjustments that might need to be made later down the line and is sold as is for that reason with reduced price. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e204x77x29mm Large for a type 40 at 1216 grams\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imanishi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46605845037277,"sku":"OHSUKU766","price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC07711.jpg?v=1753569878"},{"product_id":"770aiiwatani-asagi-goma-fast-ez-smooth-bright-hazy-3-5-hard-3-5-fine-800g","title":"#770 Aiiwatani Asagi Goma FAST EZ Smooth Bright Hazy 3.5 Hard 3.5+ Fine - 800g","description":"\u003cp\u003eAiiwatani koppa that is very fast, easy to use, smooth cutting with a crisp feeling that makes a bright hazy kasumi finish. Makes a great bitey but refined edge, highly recommended for a toothy polish or as a pre-polishing stone for a much finer, harder natural. Exellent stone!.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAiiwatani:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ‘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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsagi:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoma:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis aesthetic quality looks like tiny black dots, or little sesame seeds in the stone. 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