Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Producing Area: Kyoto - Japan
Mine: Mizukihara 水木原
Strata: Uchigumori 内曇
Appearance: Rather unique look for a top shelf Uchigumori. More of a Yake backdrop but with the usual ample Aka Renge. Subtle Kan centered around the main section of Renge - Beautiful!
Size: 195mm x 73mm x 48mm
Weight: 1624g
Grit Range: 6000-8000
1-5 Scale: 1 = Less, 5 = More
Hardness Level: 5
Scratch Depth: 1.5
Speed: 4.5
Wear Rate: 1
Self Slurry: 2
Ease of Use: 3.5
Recommended Usage: Fast, bright Kasumi or polished Hagane, scratch removal from sub 6000 grit; final (pre) polisher; push cut tools; Uraoshi sharpening; microbevels.
Notes: Handpicked Hitohira stone. Super consistent specimen. Provides a very fast, bright Kasumi. A little harder than more expensive Uchigumori, so be mindful with pressure. Hard enough for push cut tools. The line can only be felt with the fingers when actively feeling for it and not when polishing wide bevels; it has no effect on the result. A really awesome addition to a stone library and those doing serious polishing.
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.