Oozuku Awasedo Japanese Natural Sharpening Stone OZ103

Oozuku Awasedo Japanese Natural Sharpening Stone OZ103Oozuku Awasedo is generally slightly harder than other mines such as the Ohira, however they do tend to have a finer grit compared to the more muddy stoens like the Hideriyama. I love to use them for the finest edge possible. This Oozuku is very even and with beautiful colour. It is recommended for single bevel knvies and those to demand the sharpest edge. It is also an excellent choice for woodworking tools. Hardness: 5 Measurements (approx.): 206mm

The directional handle profile is pre-installed specifically for right-hand operation

The formation of burr is the indicator that a knife is now ready to move on to the next stone

like the those conventional bamboo ones always does

Entry level Yanagiba 270mm by Yoshihiro

Material: Brush: Silicone rubber

The Ginsan steel offers the sharpness and fine grain structure associated with carbon steel while providing stainless corrosion resistance

Factory stock rosewood handle with pakka wood ferrule

Season it with a tablespoon of oil before storing it

This general-purpose gyuto features a Hitachi Ginsan Silver #3 steel core with stainless cladding in san-mai construction

As this blade is not stainless clad

Why I call it "Semi-custom"

there are plenty exotic timbers and experienced woodworkers (getting a degree in Engineering certainly helps) here in Australia