Producing Area: Amakusa, Kumamoto/ Japan
Appearance: White stone with lots and lots of Goma and Aka Atarazuno hari
Size: 195mm x 60mm x 40mm
Weight: 1176g
Grit Range: 800-1500
1-5 Scale: 1 = Less, 5 = More
Hardness Level: 3
Scratch Depth: 3.5
Speed: 3.5
Wear Rate: 3
Self Slurry: 2
Ease of Use: 4
Recommended Uses: Very light repairs, light bevel adjustments, early stone in polishing progression, toothy edges, very hazy Kasumi
Notes: A well known stone that is often used as an early stone in polishing progressions on wide bevels. These Binsui are best for knives, not swords, though. Binsui are slightly harder and finer than Amakusa, and are better served with a forced slurry. Reduce pressure and dilute the Togidoro to refine the toothy edge it will provide.
Disclaimer: Given the natural aspect of these stones, all subjective qualities are our estimates and may vary slightly from your exact expectations and assessment. Dimensions and weight may change slightly as from listed if it has been tested.