Komon - Natural Stone - Uchigumori (No. 002)

One of our most trusted sources handpicks these stones from the famed Imanishi in Kyoto for us, spending hours testing dozens and dozens and selecting only the best of the best at a variety of price points. These tennen toishi represent some of the best value you will find on the market for natural stones. These stones are so impressive that they often make you feel like you are "cheating", so to speak - they provide outstanding results at a speed seemingly found only in stones that cost many times more, all while being fun and easy to use - they make it seem as if you have learned years of polishing in a matter of minutes. Combining these gems with the correct steel, you will come to understand the beautiful harmony skilled polishers sometimes have difficulty describing - working on natural stones with well-made knives truly ties the whole subject together. We are proud to provide such wonderful pieces to you! Stone: Uchigumori SKU: 251001-uchi-4 Size: 190mm x 73mm x 25mm Area: Kyoto Mine: Mizukihara Layer: Uchigumori Grit: 4,000-6,000 Hardness: Medium Finesse: A little fine Cutting Speed: Medium East of Use: Easy Recommended Use: Very good for making soft iron white and bringing out fine details in cladding steel. Excellent for kitchen knives, single bevel and double bevel. Interpretation of the Stone: This is a great stone for finishing work or as an intermediary coming from finer synthetic stones and moving from this stone to finer natural stones, works very well with harder modern carbon steels. An excellent stone for transitioning from finer synthetic stones as well as medium fine natural stones in the 3k to 4k range. Unique stone that could bring out detail in Tanaka sanmai standard cladding. Followed by Hazuya was a beautiful finish. Comes with Tomo Nagura Authenticated On/By: Ivan Fonseca 10/07/2025