Okudo Suita Japanese Natural Finishing Whetstone La Lune A photo of the stone's

A photo of the stone's polishing ability on soft and hard steels of a Japanese kanna (plane) blade are shown

The surface is classic yellow Kiita with a clear Aisa/Karasu layer lying beneath

with some obvious age and wear

figuring and surface conditions

They were most famous for these Nakayama and Narutaki Maruichi Whetstones which were processed and stamped by Maruichi

Okudo Suita Japanese Natural Finishing Whetstone La Lune A photo of the stone'sThis exceptional Japanese whetstone was selected by us and imported directly from Japan, thoroughly tested and sealed with clear lacquer on the sides to protect the stone for long term use. It measures 140 mm (5. 51 in) long 80 mm (3. 15 in) wide 25 mm (0. 98 in) tall, and weighs 650 g (22. 93 oz 1. 43 lb). Hardness: 4. 5 Okudo is one of the highest regarded mines in Japan with its unique geological traits. Most notably, Okudo is known as "Suitayama"