Tsukinowa Awasedo Tomae Kiita Medium Hard, Nazume, Flawless, Excellent Laser Type Dimensions: Length 127mm Width 78mm Thickness 44mm Weight: 909g Grain Size: Finishing (8000#↑) Hardness (Soft 1-10 Hard): 7 Uses: Japanese knives, carpentry tools, finishing of swords Tsukinowa Awasedo is a whetstone mined near Tsukinowa Temple in the vicinity of Mt. Atago in 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 temple grounds of Tsukinowa Temple were damaged. Currently, we are excavating with the permission of the mountain owner to support the restoration. The sales proceeds are donated for the repair of the temple. Thank you for your support. Available for immediate purchase.