Nakayama Akapin Japanese Natural Toishi Finishing Whetstone

This exceptional Japanese whetstone was selected and purchased by us directly from Japan, then thoroughly tested and coated with cashew lacquer on sides and back to protect the stone for long term use. a

 It measures 110 mm (4.33 inches) long × 80 mm (3.15 inches) wide × 24 mm (0.94 inches) tall, and weighs 530 g (1.17 pounds).

With a beautiful red woodgrain pattern and light yellow base, this stone is rather firm and quite fine for Akapin layer. water only honing is smooth and yields an inky black swarf immediately. slurrying the stone yields a beautiful bright red slurry and the cutting speed is increased dramatically. Mikawa Nagura progressions are possible as well and the resulting edges are very comfortable to shave with. For knife polishing/sharpening the stone creates inky black swarf and polishes quite bright and hazy.