{"product_id":"japanese-natural-whetstone-ohira-uchigumori-haze-renge-839g-kyoto-10-31","title":"●Japanese Natural Whetstone Ohira *Uchigumori* Haze Renge 839g  Kyoto 10.31","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"inkfrog_crosspromo_top\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"inkfrog_crosspromo_top\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00429a; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 28px;\"\u003eJapanese Natural Whetstone Ohira *Uchigumori* Haze Renge 839g  Kyoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dec_img\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product_dec\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"25%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#2e6b31\" face=\"MS Sans Serif\" size=\"5\" style=\"color: #2e6b31; font-family: 'MS Sans Serif'; font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"75%\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"MS Sans Serif\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Sans Serif';\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\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\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease check the photos. This is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOhira Uchigumori Renge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a traditional Japanese natural polishing whetstone originating from Kyoto, Japan. It is particularly suitable for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHato (blade surface) polishing of Japanese swords\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and high-quality specimens of this type have become increasingly difficult to obtain in recent years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular stone was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epurchased directly from the Ohira quarry source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing a clear and reliable provenance. In addition to its practical polishing capabilities, it also holds historical and collectible value as an authentic example of Kyoto's traditional natural whetstone heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOhira Uchigumori stones have long been used in the traditional polishing process of Japanese swords. In particular, during Hato polishing, they help produce a natural, subdued silvery-white appearance on the blade surface, enhancing the distinctive texture and character of the steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most notable characteristics of this specimen is its moderate hardness and its ability to produce an exceptionally fine, uniform slurry almost immediately upon contact with the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stone has an estimated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehardness rating of approximately 4.0− on our in-house scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is neither excessively hard nor overly dense, providing natural, smooth contact with the blade and a comfortable, controlled polishing sensation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring test sharpening, a fine slurry began forming almost immediately after the blade was placed against the sharpening surface and moved. Slurry production was exceptionally quick, and as polishing continued, a consistent and uniform slurry developed steadily across the surface. This allows the stone to deliver excellent abrasive performance from the very beginning of the polishing process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother important advantage of this specimen is its excellent polishing ability. The fine abrasive particles act evenly across the blade surface, allowing for controlled material removal while producing a delicate and consistent finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter polishing, the blade develops the characteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esoft, muted silvery-white appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e associated with traditional Uchigumori stones. Rather than producing the strong reflections of a mirror polish, it creates an elegant, naturally subdued finish that gently diffuses light and enhances the appearance of the steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to traditional Hato polishing, the stone can also be cut into smaller pieces and shaped according to the intended application, making it potentially suitable for detailed polishing and various other stages of traditional Japanese sword finishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe natural appearance of this Ohira Uchigumori Renge is another of its distinctive attractions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sharpening surface displays a beautiful combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epale bluish-gray and grayish-purple tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, overlaid with intricate yellowish-brown to golden patterns. Fine reddish-brown and reddish-purple speckles can also be observed in certain areas, creating the rich natural coloration characteristic of Renge whetstones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese patterns were formed naturally over an immense geological timescale, giving each Ohira Uchigumori stone its own individual appearance. This particular specimen is especially attractive for the way its soft grayish-purple background blends with warm yellowish-brown markings, creating a distinctive and visually appealing natural pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 18px;\"\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 knives and tools, do not hesitate to ask me your questions.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003eDimension : \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e55-72m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 13.5pt;\"\u003e×197-205\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e×23\u003cspan\u003emm \/ 839g ( Approx.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e- Grit size: Fine 6000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e- Excellent finishing stone for sword, knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e- Hardness: 4.0-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e-In my last photo, production area in Kyoto shows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan face=\"MS Sans Serif\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Sans Serif'; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003caside\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Arial; 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