Japanese Natural whetstone (for finishing) Chisel wood working #542. Thank you for viewing my item. Natural stone whetstone Mine: Kyoto Shou Honyama For finishing: #8000 or equivalent With wooden stand. Why natural stone from Kyoto is so valuable: The geological formation was formed 250 million years ago and can be found in Kyoto. For Finishing (Equivalent to #8000).
Features: Soft stone, easy to sharpen. Sharpening juice: low (use of Nakura recommended). Sensitive to flat surfaces on the blade side, which can cause sharpening scratches.
Recommended to use #6000 grit to create a perfectly flat surface before use. The finish is semi-gloss like Japanese swords.Only natural whetstones make this possible. Please check the comparison photos. The blade return is narrower, resulting in a more cutting edge. Whetstone dimensions: W75mm, H205mm, D20mm? Overall weight: 1150g(2.54lb).
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