Thank you for viewing. This is a rare natural whetstone from Narutaki, Kyoto. New and unused. This item was stored in a warehouse due to a relative's business. ■ Sun (for Japanese razors) ■ Shiro Asagi (White Asagi) ■ With wooden base ■ Size: (approx.) 19cm long x 6cm wide x 2.8cm thick This is a fine-grained, hard awase-to (finishing whetstone). The lower part of the sharpening surface is angled. The box shows its age. Due to the nature of natural whetstones, there may be chips, scratches, cracks, and stains. Please understand this beforehand. Please make your judgment based on the photos, and ask any questions before purchasing. If you would like additional photos, please leave a comment. Please note that even if questions are being asked in the comments, the first person to purchase the item will be given priority. Although it is new and unused, it has been stored at home (in a warehouse). Please refrain from purchasing if you are overly concerned about minor details. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Natural whetstone, whetstone, Kyoto natural whetstone, Yamashiro Province, Kyoto, Narutaki, Honzan (main mountain), Awase-to (finishing whetstone), Genuine Honzan, Maruichi, Maruichi Shokai, rare, scarce