{"product_id":"japanese-natural-whetstone-nakayama-kurumaguchi-aisa-350g-from-japan-6-20","title":"●Japanese Natural Whetstone Nakayama Kurumaguchi Aisa 350g from Japan 6.20","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"inkfrog_crosspromo_top\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"inkfrog_crosspromo_top\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e \u003clink type=\"text\/css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/\/open.inkfrog.com\/templates\/designer\/styles\/user\/153575.css\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #002cfd; font-size: x-large;\"\u003eJapanese Natural Whetstone Nakayama Kurumaguchi Aisa 350g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"25%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2a633a; font-size: x-large;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"75%\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a natural finishing stone from the Nakayama Kurumaguchi line. Kurumaguchi is regarded as one of the most highly respected mining entrances within the Nakayama mine and has long been prized for applications requiring delicate and highly refined edge work, such as straight razors, woodworking tools, and honyaki knives. While stones mined from the center of the tunnel are generally considered the highest grade, this particular stone originates from an outer section of the Shikitomae entrance and contains a slight influence from the Aisa layer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite the presence of Aisa characteristics, the stone remains highly dense and exhibits the refined sharpening feel for which Kurumaguchi stones are known. It provides excellent edge engagement and feedback, allowing the user to maintain precise control throughout the sharpening process. Water absorption is moderate, and the stone generates a delicate, easily managed slurry that contributes to the formation of a keen and highly refined edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe resulting edge is sharp, crisp, and well-polished, offering an excellent balance between cutting performance and visual appeal. It is particularly well suited for straight razors and high-hardness steels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough influenced by the Aisa layer, this stone still delivers the sophisticated sharpening experience that has made Nakayama Kurumaguchi stones so highly regarded among natural whetstone enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease note that these are not for beginner sharpeners since they're harder to use.These are natural stones meaning that every single one of them are different so my measured size are not accurate. This is a life time investment for people who lives sharpening their  tools, do not hesitate to ask me your questions.\u003cstrong\u003e”\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eDimention : 72mm×178-193\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e×8-13\u003cspan\u003emm ( Approx.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 350g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e- Grit size: Exremely fine #8000-10000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Nagura is not needed but using one will definitely speed up the process\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Excellent finishing stone for Razor, woodworking tools, kinves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Hardness : 4.0+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- In my last photo, the producing area shows.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll you can see on the picture will be included in a set of a package.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease refer to the pictures for more details.\u003cbr\u003ePlease check the pictures and don't hesitate to ask any questions about the item !\u003cbr\u003eThank you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003caside style=\"font-family: Arial; 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