Crisp smooth feeling medium hard self slurrying easy to use Aiiwatani stone that makes a fine and bright kasumi finish. Makes a great edge; highly recommended for a fine, finished edge with some bite. Very fast cutting.

This is a thin stone with a wide face, it will need a wood base but otherwise a great working stone.

Aiiwatani: A ‘Higashi-Mono’ (Eastern Mine) whetstone that is close in proximity to Takashima and Wakasa, two mines known for their high density stones. Aiiwatani are great shiage-toishi(fine stones) when you are looking for a refined edge. Typically more mellow in cutting action, but this can lead to a cleaner polish.

Asagi:

This aesthetic term refers to the general color of the stone. Typically, Asagi stones are grey, light blue, greyish-blue/green, and tan. They are usually quite clean stones that are on the harder side. However, softer Asagi stones are great for knife polishing.

Dimensions: 118x80x12mm

Weight: 254 grams

Hardness/Fineness: 3.5+ / 4