Binchotan Japanese White Charcoal Kishu Region (紀州備長炭) 2KG

Binchotan Japanese White Charcoal Kishu Region (紀州備長炭) 2KGThis item ships to AUSTRALIA ONLY Binchotan Japanese White Charcoal Kishu Region () 2KG, authentic Japanese white charcoal from Kishu (Wakayama). ==== There is Japanese Binchotan, and there is Kishu Binchotan. Kishu is the reigon where Binchotan was originally made. Japan produces 1800 tons of Binchotan annually, yet only 3% is from Kishu. It is so premium that there is a movement to distinglish Kishu Binchotan from others (from Japan), per Wikipeida.

however the Glass Stone has a merely 5mm of abrasive (the rest is the GLASS)

Thickness at 1 cm from the tip:0

In ancient times

Diamond plates don't really last (for thinning)

For the quality supported by history and traditions

for Medium/Fine grit waterstones

7 mm  Width of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip

therefore ideal for first time users to practice their sharpening skills

While it isn’t necessary to own every single grit

an essential ingredient for a tasty barbe

34 mm  Width of Spine Above Heel

Based in Chiba Prefecture