Nakayama Tomae・Natural Finishing Stone・Awasedo・Kyoto, Japan #82 Tamahagane 特級 ・ Tokkyu ・ special

特級 ・ Tokkyu ・ special grade (barely readable

This Henkotsu is named 日下開山 - Hinoshita Kaizan an old honorific title of the Yokozuna - the highest ranking Sumo wrestler in Japan

at some spots the coating and outside lacquer is a bit dull and flaked off

after you wiped it dry

Nakayama Tomae・Natural Finishing Stone・Awasedo・Kyoto, Japan #82 Tamahagane 特級 ・ Tokkyu ・ specialNakayama 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. Hand sized stone that fits comfortably in one hand and can be used for one handed honing. You will receive the exact stone shown.