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Descriptionu3010VTG ~1970s Jnat Lv5 Shohonyama 575g Japanese Natural Whetstone Sharpening Stone JAPANu3011
This razor whetstone was used in a barbershop that closed in 2019 after four generations in Yokohama since the 1920s.
Brand: Sho Honyama, Kyoto.
Series: Tomae, Lv5/ 5.
Size and weight: 90x140x18mm, 575g. (Approx) Maximum.
Type: Stone, Finishing Knives & carpentry chisels, planes., Stone, Finishing straight razor blade
Color: Natural.
Original/Reproduction: Original.
Material: Whetstone.
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan.
Age: ~1970s.
# The stone was used by a barber for many years to polish straight razor blades. The particles are very fine and ideal for polishing Japanese straight razor blades. It has a barber's scent, so please do not purchase if you find the smell offensive.
There are scratches and chipping due to aged deterioration,
please check with the photograph.
The hardness of this grindstone is Lv5/ 5.
It is extremely stiff, and there is little sharpening juice.
Smooth sharpening, strong abrasive power.
It is cashew protected except the abrasive surface.
We recommend using Mikawa Nagura.
** I do not feel that the diagonal striations on the sharpening surface have a bad effect on the polishing.
If you encounter any obstacles during use, please dig out the streaks with the tip of an iron nail or the like.
Shipping: I send a product by DHL or EMS. Will usually ship within 3 business days of receiving cleared payment.
# If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.