Nakayama Karasu・Natural Finishing Stone・Awasedo・Kyoto, Japan #45 pocket knife shave ready

shave ready

depending on stock:

We just sharpened it and added a original Japanese Rattan handle wrapping to it

though they were never used before

Nakayama Karasu・Natural Finishing Stone・Awasedo・Kyoto, Japan #45 pocket knife shave readyNakayama stone from Mt. Nakayama, Kyoto. Slightly hard, 8000+ grit. Known for producing a true mirror finish and traditionally used for ji duya finishing on Japanese swords. Very smooth and pleasant sharpening feel. This is a Karasu or crown pattern stone, the name comes from the natural black inclusions in the stone that form beautiful, misty or cloud like forms. Simply stunning to look at. Hand sized stone that fits comfortably in one hand and can