Brand: Morihei 森平
Producing Area: Kyoto - Japan
Strata: Akapin
Mine: N.A.
Appearance: It is primarily sandstone, and looks just like a brick of sand. Very clean.
Size: 230mm x 70mm x 35mm
Weight: 1259g
Grit Range: 300-800
1-5 Scale: 1 = Less, 5 = More
Hardness Level: 3
Scratch Depth: 5
Speed: 5
Wear Rate: 4
Self Slurry: 5
Ease of Use: 4
Recommended Uses: Repairs, bevel setting, first stone in a polishing progression.
Notes: This is a very coarse stone that feels harder than you would expect, but does have fast wear. It wear rate makes it very aggressive, and is best used for when doing repairs or setting bevels, although it can be used as the first stone in an extensive polishing sequence. Use it in place of an Omura.
Disclaimer: 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 are an 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.