Ohira Uchigumori 2lb. 3oz. (992g) Japanese Natural Sharpening Stone
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Ohira Uchigumori 2lb. 3oz. (992g) Japanese Natural Sharpening Stone

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Ohira Uchigumori 2lb. 3oz. (992g) Japanese Natural Sharpening Stone 175mmX30-80mmX40mm The sharpening surface is finished by chisel, and it is not flattened yet. They are basically close to flat stone, and some bumpy portions. They are possible to use as sharpening stones or finger stones by breaking down. Japanese sword whet masters need to make unique sharpening surface like convex shape, so usually, Uchigumori stone is not flattened in new condition like this one. 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, and it is not super fine, so it deletes or hides the scratches. If you have experience after used finest grit hone, and it leaves scratches and ugly finish, Uchigumori might help del

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