This is a finishing whetstone of an eggshell color, produced from Shobonzan in Umegahata, Kyoto. It has a warm, pale yellow base color, and is evenly packed with fine abrasive grains, providing a smooth sharpening feel while still making solid contact with the blade edge. Suitable for a wide range of finishing applications. This is a perfect stone for the final finishing of precision blades such as kitchen knives, planes, and razors. Product Details ✔ Name: Shobonzan Eggshell Color ✔ Quarry: Umegahata, Kyoto Prefecture ✔ Type: Natural Finishing Whetstone ✔ Color: Pale yellow, eggshell color ✔ Hardness: Medium-hard ✔ Uses: Final finishing of kitchen knives, tools, razors, planes, etc. ✔ Condition: Surface leveled ✔ Size: See photos Features ✅ Smooth and easy-to-control sharpening feel ✅ Excellent sharpness and luster of the finish ✅ Versatile and easy-to-handle hardness ✅ Beautiful eggshell color unique to natural stones ※ As this is a natural whetstone, there may be streaks, unevenness, small chips, etc., but this does not affect its use. ※ Please lightly moisten before use. ✅ Free Shipping