Fine powder of Suita stones. Ideal for fine-tune polishing. Can be applied with numerous applicators like a cotton ball, rag, cork, felt, balsa wood, etc. Water is needed to apply. May require further powderizing of any potential slightly larger bits. Mid-range fineness for a natural stone powder.
Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.
Brand: HI-CONDITION ハイコンディション
Producing Area: Tokyo/ Japan
Size: 10"L x 2"W x 1"D
Weight: 350g
Really high quality, bare hard felt strop on a firm base so it has no give.
Felt strops will be slightly more efficient at cleaning up edges post sharpening/maintaining than leather, and you could certainly finish off of them. Ideal for softer western knives, butcher knives, and other higher-volume knives.
Use only an edge-trailing/draw stroke. Can be loaded with micron abrasive pastes or sprays. Clean periodically with a slightly damp rag, allow to dry before using.
Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Product Type: Finger Stone
Size: 100g
Mine: Narutaki
Producing Area: Kyoto/ Japan
Soaking Requirement: Not required
Weight: 100g
Kasumi Powder for finishing and restoration.
Brand: Komon
Weight: 50g
Bring your kitchen knives back to life with Kasumi Polishing Powder.
This easy-to-use powder transforms into a smooth paste when mixed with water, gently polishing your blades to a beautiful Kasumi finish. The included sponge ensures effortless application and even coverage. Restore and bring back the Beauty of your Kasumi finished kitchen knives, refresh and protect your knives from wear—all in one simple step.
Originally used in Sakai, the heartland of Japan's professional knife sharpening tradition, this Kasumi powder has been specially formulated by Ivan Gomez Fonseca for enhanced ease of use.
How to make a basic Kasumi finish
Gently rub the paste over the blade with a fine sponge until desired finish, rinse thoroughly with water.
Brand: HI-CONDITION ハイコンディション
Producing Area: Tokyo/ Japan
Size: 10"L x 2"W x 1"D
Weight: 399g
Really high quality, bare leather felt strop on a firm base so it has no give.
Leather strops will be slightly better at finishing edges post sharpening/maintenance (or as a stand alone tool) than felt strops. Leather strops work on an array of knives, and are especially ideal for Japanese knives and other fine blades.
Use only an edge-trailing/draw stroke. Can be loaded with micron abrasive pastes or sprays. Clean periodically with a slightly damp rag, allow to dry before using.
High grit powder of assorted quality stones. Ideal for fine-tune polishing or to remove light rust. Can be applied with numerous applicators like a cotton ball, rag, cork, felt, balsa wood, etc. Water is needed to apply. May require further powderizing of any potential slightly larger bits. Use last after Ozuko powder and after Suita powder.
