Hideriyama Tomae Asagi Japanese Natural Whetstone

This exceptional Japanese whetstone was selected by us and imported directly from Japan, thoroughly tested and sealed on sides and back to protect the stone for long term use. 

It measures 145 mm (5.71 inches) long × 80 mm (3.15 inches) wide × 13 mm (0.51 inches) tall, and weighs 294 g (10.37 oz / 0.65 lbs).

Hardness: 3.6
Hideriyama is a western, Tanba area mine which was known for producing softer, highly abrasive stones. Hideriyama Tomae are known for being easy to use and highly effective cutting stones. Hideriyama are most revered in the culinary and carpentry industries in JP. Chefs love them for their versatility in edge performance characteristics as well as their fast and efficient metal removal. Hideriyama Tomae can restore slightly deformed edges and remove scratches on the knife's bevel from daily kitchen use.