Maruoyama Kurato Suita Black Lotus

Maruoyama Kurato Suita Black Lotus is suitable for the final sharpening of all types of tools, such as knives, planes, chisels, razors, and more. It is easy to sharpen, allows for a quick finish, and ensures the tool will cut for a long time afterward.

The Maruo mine is located in the Tanba Mountains. Located northwest of Kameoka City, the natural stone mountain called Nishimono is relatively new, having been mined since the Meiji era. There were approximately 500 main and combined stone entrances, both large and small, within 3 km of the site. One of these is Mount Maruo, where the Tatar family is currently mining.

Third generation Shoji and fourth generation Yozo started mining in 1970. The mine contains the Suita and Tomae layers formed by Honguchi, and high-quality cut-finish stones are still mined today. Fully underground mining is carried out, which is very rare these days.