Natural Japanese Honyama sharpening whetstone from the Kyoto region for the final finish of the blade. It is a classic choice for those who seek a very clean, controlled and gentle cutting edge. Particularly well suited to razors, but also works well with high quality knives.
A hardness of around 4.5 gives a good balance between suspension generation and control. The stone is lively enough to work with the surface and create a polishing effect, but at the same time allows a high level of finish without being too aggressive.
When used with water, a cleaner, smoother result can be obtained, while with suspension, a little more „bite“ in the initial phase is possible. It is a versatile finishing stone, suitable for both experienced users and those looking for a quality entry into the world of natural Japanese stones.
Technical data
- Larger stone (including box): approx. 137 x 76 x 27 mm, weight approx. 640 g
- Smaller stone: approx. 115 x 90 x 13 mm, weight approx. 390 g
Additional information
The stone is natural, so each piece is unique. Variations in colour, texture and the feel of the work are possible. Visible traces of use or storage are normal and do not adversely affect the sharpening properties.
Translation from the box (label)
黄蜀正本山砥石
Meaning: „Authentic Honyama (genuine mountain) natural sharpening stone“
Additional notes:
天然砥石 - natural sharpening stone
京都 - Kyoto (traditional high-end stone region in Japan)
The stamp on the stone is a Japanese kanji inscription in a frame. It reads as:
正本山 (Seihonzan / Shōhonzan)
Meaning:
„The real (authentic) main hill“, or more simply -
„Authentic Honyama Stone“
In the context of sharpening stones, this is not the name of a specific quarry, but rather quality and origin mark, indicating that the stone is classified as a traditional Kyoto natural finishing stone (Honyama category).
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