Ohira Awasedo Japanese Natural Sharpening Stone OHA104

Ohira Awasedo Japanese Natural Sharpening Stone OHA104Ohira Awasedo is from the same mine as the famouse Ohira Suita. Traditionally most Ohira Awasedo stones are quite dark, these ones that we hand selected are very nice in colour, large and even. Great finishing stone for kitchen knives and tools. Hardness: 4 Measurements (approx.): 205mm * 78mm * 42mm 1. 6KG Knives and Stones does't often offer Japanese natural stones. I only pick up JNats when I am in Japan, and I tried all of them individually before

After the success of bringing in Nakagawa-san's popular wide-bevel Ginsan line

this 120mm petty profile supports precision tasks such as deveining shrimp or cutting garnishes with a slim geometry that facilitates intricate control during general-purpose kitchen preparation

Blade length:79mm

Simply slide onto knife to use

and mincing tasks where controllability is prioritised over aggressive tip work

1mm at the heel and tapers to 0

My supplier was kind enough to come up with this special version that fits Mazaki knives

but no warranty is provided for mishandling the grill

This reactive carbon core requires drying after use and light oiling to prevent oxidation

During my visit to Togashi-san's workshop

3mm at the spine

Blade length:168mm