Ohirayama Tenjōsuita Uchigumori Red Lotus - Thick, High-Quality 2000g for Sharpening - Kyoto Natural Whetstone - Masamotozan Awagōto

◆ Masamoto Yamagou Aoto - Oodaira-yama Tenjou Suita Uchigumori Sharpening Stone - Red Lotus Thick Cut ◆

This is an Uchigumori sharpening stone with a Red Lotus pattern from the Tenjou Suita layer of Oodaira-yama.
It measures 217 x 78 x 47 mm and weighs 2000g, making it a thick cut.

This is a tasteful stone featuring a Red Lotus pattern against the calm base color characteristic of Tenjou Suita.

[Stone Condition & Features]
- Uchigumori sharpening stone with the layered texture unique to Tenjou Suita.
- Relatively light for its size, indicating a manageable hardness that isn't overly dense.
- There are fine lines on the front, but they do not affect sharpening and can be used with confidence. There are also some hair-like lines, but they do not impede sharpening and the stone is relatively clean.
- The sharpening surface is stable and does not interfere with the sharpening process.

[Sharpening Feel]
- A well-balanced Uchigumori that is neither too hard nor too soft.
- Not an extremely dense, hard type, so the makes contact easily, providing a manageable sharpening feel for an Uchigumori.
- It makes contact smoothly with both the core steel and the edge steel, producing the calm, cloudy finish characteristic of Tenjou Suita.

[Uses]
- polishing (Jibiki and Uchigumori stages)
- Mid-finishing for and blades
- For those seeking a Tenjou Suita type Uchigumori stone

[Size & Weight]
- Size: Approx. 217 x 78 x 47 mm
- Weight: Approx. 2000 g

[Notes]
- As this is a natural whetstone, it may have inclusions, lines, layers, chips, etc.
- Please check the photos carefully for the condition before bidding.
- No claims, no returns.

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