
Ohira Uchigumori 1lb. 4.2oz. (573g) Japanese Natural Sharpening Stone
Ohira Uchigumori 1lb. 4.2oz. (573g) Japanese Natural Sharpening Stone 120mmX158mmX24mm ***The stone was broken in two pieces during shipment.*** The sharpening surface is already flattened. They became smaller after broken in two pieces, and it looks it is still able to sharpen small blade, or they can make finger stones. In general speaking, Uchigumori is soft hone, and lines are very soft, so they do not bother for sharpening. Ohira Uchigumori is the one of the best quality of Uchigumori in Japan Uchigumori is usually entry class of the fine grit hone, and I guess that it might have pigment or oxidized substance, so it gives the Jigane and Hagane vivid color. It is also not super fine, therefore it deletes or hides the scratches. If you have experienced after used finest grit hone, and it remains scratches and ugly finish, Uchigumori might help delete or hide the scratches before using the finest grit hone, and it makes little hazy very nice finish. Ohira Uchigumori has Hato (Habik