{"product_id":"komon-natural-stone-atago-koppa","title":"Komon - Natural Stone - Atago Koppa","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of our most trusted sources handpicks these stones from the famed Imanishi in Kyoto for us, spending \u003cem\u003ehours \u003c\/em\u003etesting dozens and dozens and selecting only the best of the best at a variety of price points. These tennen toishi represent some of the highest quality you will find on the market for natural stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese stones are so impressive that they often make you feel like you are \"cheating\", so to speak - they provide outstanding results at a speed seemingly found only in stones that cost many times more, all while being fun and easy to use - they make it seem as if you have learned years of polishing in a matter of minutes. Combining these gems with the correct steel, you will come to understand the beautiful harmony skilled polishers sometimes have difficulty describing - working on natural stones with well-made knives truly ties the whole subject together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause each stone is tested extensively by Komon before they are sent to us, we honor their notes and grading system listed below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are proud to provide such wonderful pieces to you!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone\u003c\/strong\u003e: Atago Koppa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e: 260701 - Atago koppa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 137mm x 135mm x 38mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArea\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kyoto\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMine\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ohira\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLayer\u003c\/strong\u003e: -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrit\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6,000-8,000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinesse\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very Fine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very Fast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEast of Use\u003c\/strong\u003e: Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Use\u003c\/strong\u003e: Best suited for edge sharpening, straight razors, Japanese woodworking tools, kamisori and single bevel iron clad kitchen knives. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterpretation of the Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e: This Atago Koppa was a very interesting find, both very fine with very strong cutting speed. Often I don't find koppa of such high quality, but this was an exception. Having a very smooth, fine, even cutting experience, sharpening both single bevel knives as well as Japanese woodworking tools was easy. I really like this stone for edge sharpening both single and double bevel knives, the edge was very fine but had a nice crisp feeling. Best set up using a 600 grit atome to dress the surface washing of all mud, then using little water to start a very almost black slurry created from pressure on the soft iron. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticated On\/By\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ivan Fonseca 08\/01\/2026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Komon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44058680197194,"sku":"260701-Atagokoppa","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0046\/0049\/6192\/files\/processed-079_1.jpg?v=1786568854","url":"https:\/\/strataportland.com\/products\/komon-natural-stone-atago-koppa","provider":"Strata","version":"1.0","type":"link"}