Brand: Tanaka Toishi 田中砥石工業所
Producing Area: Kyoto - Japan
Mine: Yaginoshima
Appearance: Asagi, but with more depth, almost Uchigumori-like; very consistent. Numerous Ao Renge.
Size: 210mm x 76mm x 39mm
Weight: 1409g
Grit Range: 4000-6000
1-5 Scale: 1 = Less, 5 = More
Hardness Level: 3
Scratch Depth: 2
Speed: 4
Wear Rate: 2
Self Slurry: 3.5
Ease of Use: 4
Recommended Usage: Finish at for frosty Kasumi or use as pre polisher; keen edges; some push cut tools.
Notes: Really, really nice stone. Very fast and consistent. Makes brighter finishes super easy. Nice fluid feedback that gets super velvety with how fast this self slurries. Easy water management. Great for beginners and intermediate users.
