Puts a great final edge on kitchen knives with great feedback. Works well for polishing too, though with less contrast between Jigane and Hagane. leaves a more shine surface, especially on Hagane.
best started with nagura.
Detailed Spec
Brand: Tanaka Toishi 田中砥石工業所
Product Type: Natural Stone
Mine: Yaginosima
Hardness (5 = Very Hard) : 5
Grain Scale (5 = Very Fine) : 4
Sharpening Speed (5 = Very Fast) : 3
Producing Area: Kyoto/ Japan
Soaking Requirement: Not required
Size: 210 x 74 x 29mm
Weight: 1196g