NANIWA MULTI STONE 1000/3000 Kanji on the blade: "Hatsukokoro"

Kanji on the blade: "Hatsukokoro" 初心

Schmied: Hokiyama

Grifflänge: 114 mm (4

Blacksmith: Hatsukokoro

Grain size: approximately 3000

NANIWA MULTI STONE 1000/3000 Kanji on the blade: "Hatsukokoro"NANIWA whetstones are among the best on the market. They are harder than King stones and slightly harder than Cerax stones, but softer than Shapton stones. Despite their hardness, they offer a gentle grinding sensation that is similar to gliding over a soft stone. The wear on the blade is perceived in an almost sensual way. One secret of Naniwa stones is their ability to provide a pleasant grinding sensation while actually being hard, something that