Nakayama Tomae Iromono・Natural Finishing Stone・Awasedo・Kyoto, Japan #80Nakayama stone from Mt. Nakayama, Kyoto. Slightly hard, 8000+ grit. Known for producing a true mirror finish and traditionally used for ji duya finishing on Japanese swords. Very smooth and pleasant sharpening feel. Hand sized stone that fits comfortably in one hand and can be used for one handed honing. You will receive the exact stone shown with it`s distinctive Iromono pattern which refers to the distinctive dark brown color line included in this

This stone is a Renge Namazu (蓮華鯰) — "lotus catfish

alongside its original box featuring handwritten notes from the blacksmith

showing that this blade uses Tamahagane steel

inlayed is a red fabric

Includes a handcrafted Japanese paulownia box with engraving and the original box it came with as well

after you wiped it dry

is hand-forged

Engraved on the lid is an Ukiyo-e woodblock print of Kuniyoshi`s - "Kidomaru" from around 1840

using a traditional wrapping technique for Japanese razors

The razor was made in the Showa or Meiji period

A vintage Showa - period kamisori crafted by Inoue Tosuke (井上藤助)  Freshly Restored

A vintage early Showa - period kamisori - Japanese Straight Razor - crafted by Kiya・木屋 with the original box