Tsukinowa Awasedo, Suita, Medium Hard, Namazu, Flawless, Excellent Laser Type Dimensions: Length 141mm, Width 80mm, Thickness 17mm Weight: 385g Grit: Finishing (8000#↑) Hardness (Soft 1-10 Hard): 6.8 Uses: Japanese kitchen knives, carpentry tools, finishing of swords Tsukinowa Awasedo is a whetstone mined near the Tsukinowa-ji Temple in the Atago mountains of Kyoto. Depending on the school, it is a whetstone used for the final polishing of swords. It combines the characteristics of both Higashimono (Eastern) and Nishimono (Western) whetstones, and I believe it can be used for various blades. Please give it a try. Due to a disaster a few years ago, many cultural assets within the Tsukinowa-ji Temple grounds were damaged. Currently, we are excavating with the permission of the mountain owner to support the restoration. The proceeds from sales are donated to the temple for repairs. Thank you for your support. Available for immediate purchase.