Hitohira - Natural Whetstone - Uchigumori #3

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)Producing Area: Kyoto - JapanAppearance: Asagi backdrop with numerous Aka Renge Size: 163mm x 56.5mm x 35mmWeight: 752gGrit Range: 6000-8000 1-5 Scale: 1 = Less, 5 = MoreHardness Level: 4.5Scratch Depth: 1.5Speed: 4Wear Rate: 1.5Self Slurry: 2Ease of Use: 3.5Recommended Usage: Fast, bright Kasumi or polished Hagane (Ha-to?); scratch removal from sub 6000 grit; final pre polisher; push cut tools; Uraoshi sharpening; microbevels. Notes: Amazing value, super consistent specimen. Provides a very fast and easy bright Kasumi. A little harder than more expensive Uchigumori, so be mindful with pressure. Hard enough for push cut tools. The line can only be felt with the fingers when actively feeling for it and not when polishing wide bevels, and it has no effect on the result. A really awesome option for those who want to try their first Uchigumori. Please Note: Given the natural aspect of these stones, all subjective qualities are our estimates and may vary slightly fr