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NOS 1990s Yamashiro Sho-Honyama Lv4 Tomae 582g
Kyoto Japanese Natural Whetstone JAPAN b837

Obtaining a sharp and long-lasting blade with a medium-hard stone is not as easy as with a hard stone, but acquiring this skill opens a new stage.
Please challenge yourself on your way to Takumi(Meister).

Description

#Grade:
 Brand New. NOS 1990s.
#Comments:
We will deliver sophisticated skills and designs beyond the era of Japanese craftsmanship. 
Please add it to your collection.
The famous place of the whetstone: It becomes a grinding stone for finishing
of Ymashiro Sho-Honyama
 for Kyoto.

山城國特産＝Yamashiro koku tokusan＝Yamashiro Productions.
無類正本山合砥＝Murui Shohonyama awaseto.
別撰＝Bessen＝Bespoke.


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Request (Important)
1: First test of the natural stone.
Please do not erase the stamp on the polished surface.
Please do not erase it. Once the stamp is gone, it will be difficult to return or refund.
2: If the test does not show any problems.
The abrasive surface of this stone has been adjusted by machine, but it is expected to deteriorate over time.
Please readjust the abrasive surface with a ceramic grinding stone, etc.
3: Adjust the grinding surface, whether it is new or used.
4: If possible, protect the non-surface with cashew.


# Brand: 
Yamashiro, Kyoto.
Sho-Honyama.
Made in Japan (Kyoto).
# Age: Brand New. 1990s New old stock.
# Material: Whetstone.
# Type: Finishing.
There are scratches and chipping due to aged deterioration,
please check with the photograph.
The hardness of this grindstone is Lv4/ 5.
It is extremely stiff, and there is little sharpening juice.
Smooth sharpening, strong abrasive power.
The missing corners are small and will not affect the polishing.
It was first sold in the 1990's and was in the dealer's warehouse.
Some of the labels are missing.
Comes with the original special box.
# Dimensions: 
(Approx) 
Maximum,
Stone: 64x180x23mm, 
Weight: 582g. 
# Includings:  
Original special box.

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Condition is a personal opinion.  
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