I am selling this whetstone to organize my collection. Maruoyama Aosuba (Blue Nest Plate) This whetstone from Maruoyama has high abrasive power and is quick to polish! The photos show the finish after using a Shapton Kuromaku 1500 grit whetstone. It removes scratches to this extent. If you polish it thoroughly, you can eliminate scratches to the point where they are almost invisible to the naked eye! The cutting edge will have a cloudy finish. With Kasumi knives, the contrast between the steel and the jigane (softer steel) looks beautiful. The edge will have a sharp, clean cutting feel. Please note that this is a natural product and is sold as-is, no returns or exchanges. Instant purchase not allowed. No price reduction. Please contact me before purchasing.