Brand: Imanishi 今西製砥
Product Type: Flattening Stone
Size: 208 x 68 x 33mm
Weight: 847g
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Brand: Morihei 森平
Mine: Natsuya
Appearance: Classic Natsuya figuring
Size: 210mm x 82mm x 63mm
Weight: 2417g
Grit Range: 2000-4000
1-5 Scale: 1 = Less, 5 = More
Hardness Level: 3
Scratch Depth: 2
Speed: 3
Wear Rate: 2
Self Slurry: 2
Ease of Use: 4
Recommended Usage: Mid grit polishing sequence, frosty kasumi, textured but refined edges, sharpening push-cut tools.
Notes: Natsuya have seen a huge explosion in popularity, largely do to their relative ease of use and availability. They are often cut large, so ideal for wide bevel knives and planes. They are firm but not at all hard. Their grit range makes them useful for both edges or quick Kasumi. Easy enough for beginners and novices. Large and firm enough for large planes or chisels. They are also very beautiful.
Please Note: Given the natural aspect of these stones, all subjective qualities are our estimates and may vary slightly from your exact expectations and assessment. The images shown and characteristics described may be from a previous example. If purchased, yours may differ slightly in appearance and qualities. Dimensions, weight, and stamps may be different from listed if it has been tested.
*Special selection Uchigumori*
Brand: Morihei 森平Producing Area: Kyoto - Japan
Appearance: Pristine, classic high-grade Uchigumori pale purple with numerous aka renge. Sealed in cashew lacquer.
Size: 213mm x 80mm x 36mm
Weight: 1428g
Grit Range: 3000-6000
1-5 Scale: 1 = Less, 5 = More
Hardness Level: 4
Scratch Depth: 2
Speed: 5
Wear Rate: 1.5
Self Slurry: 2
Ease of Use: 4.5
Recommended Usage: Final polisher, pre polisher, sword sequence, push cut tools, edges, microbevels.
Notes: An extremely fast, easy to use, versatile, flawless, premium select piece; one of the nicest stones we've carried. This is one of those stones that make you feel like you're cheating since it makes things so easy. Even a novice polisher can use this to outstanding results. Sealed in cashew lacquer. Will last a lifetime.
Please Note: Given the natural aspect of these stones, all subjective qualities are our estimates and may vary slightly from your exact expectations and assessment. The images shown and characteristics described may be from a previous example. If purchased, yours may differ slightly in appearance and qualities. Dimensions, weight, and stamps may be different from listed if it has been tested.
Medium to 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 first before Ozuko powder and after Suita powder.
Brand: Naniwa ナニワ研磨工業
Stone Length: 185mm
Stone Width: 65mm
Stone Height: 16.5mm
#1000 Grit Stone Weight: 402g
#3000 Grit Stone Weight: 379g
Soaking Requirement: 10-15 min
Stone Length: 185mm
Stone Width: 65mm
Stone Height: 16.5mm
#1000 Grit Stone Weight: 402g
#3000 Grit Stone Weight: 379g
Soaking Requirement: 10-15 min
Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.
"Base" series; Does NOT include base
Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.