This is a natural sharpening stone (awasedo) from Shobonzan in Umegahata, Kyoto. Shobonzan awasedo are natural whetstones made by combining multiple layers. They are characterized by a good balance of grit, a smooth feel, and a sticky sharpening experience. While being gentle on the blade edge, they produce a stable sharpening mud, allowing for a uniform and beautiful finish. They are ideal for ultra-finishing applications such as razors, kitchen knives, and planes, and can also be used for mirror finishes and fine blade sharpening. With an easy-to-handle hardness, this whetstone is recommended for a wide range of users, from beginners to advanced users. Product Details ✔ Name: Shobonzan Awasedo ✔ Quarry: Umegahata, Kyoto Prefecture ✔ Layer: Awasedo ✔ Color: Pale yellow to light yellow ✔ Pattern: Natural streaks and color unevenness ✔ Hardness: Slightly hard ✔ Application: Finishing ✔ Condition: Surface adjusted ✔ Size: See photos Features ✅ Uniform grit from Shobonzan awasedo ✅ Smooth and easy-to-use sharpening feel ✅ Ideal for mirror finishes and fine blade sharpening ✅ Suitable for a wide range of applications, including razors, kitchen knives, and planes ✅ Natural beauty and practicality unique to natural stones ※ Natural whetstones may have streaks, unevenness, and small chips, but this does not affect their use. ※ Lightly moisten before use and perform surface correction as needed. ✅ Free shipping (anonymous delivery) ✅ Immediate purchase welcome Please feel free to comment if you have any questions.