Tsukinowa Sharpening Stone, Medium Hard Purple Stone, Medium Hardness, Superb Wide 24-cut 2895g Carpentry Tools Planes Chisels Knives
299.00 $
Description
Tsukinowa Awase-to Whetstone, Medium Hard, Purple, Refined Finish, Extra Large 1/24th Cut
Dimensions:
Length: 219mm
Width: 98mm
Thickness: 57mm
Weight: 2895g
Grit: Finishing (8000# and up)
Hardness (1=Soft, 10=Hard): 7
Beautifully dyed a uniform purple, with a jewel-like clarity.
A renowned whetstone that balances practicality and aesthetic appeal.
Uses: Finishing for Japanese knives, carpentry tools, and swords.
The Tsukinowa Awase-to whetstone is mined from the grounds of Tsukinowa Temple, located near Mt. Atago in Kyoto.
Depending on the school of thought, it is used for the final polishing of swords.
It possesses the characteristics of both Eastern and Western whetstones, making it suitable for a wide variety of blades.
We encourage you to try it.
Due to a disaster several years ago, many cultural assets within the temple grounds of Tsukinowa Temple were damaged. Currently, with the permission of the mountain lord, we are mining these stones to support the temple's reconstruction.
A portion of the proceeds is donated towards the temple's restoration.
We appreciate your support.
Immediate purchase is possible.
Details
CategoryWhetstonesConditionNew/unusedShippingIncluded in price (by seller)FromKyoto
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Delivery in 24/48 h
SHIPPINGS
Free shipping in Spanish mainland, Balearic Islands and Portugal.
For other countries the shipping cost will be paid by the client.
DELIVERY TIME (as of delivery)
Spanish mainland, Balearic Islands and Portugal: 1-2 working days.
Other countries, we attach a table with those that are open in the online store, indicating transporter and transit days.
Free returns
The return period is 14 calendar days from the receipt of the order.
Carriers for change of size in Spanish mainland, Balearic Islands and Portugal, are in charge of 24HRS.