Extremely hard stone, 10-16k, perhaps even overkill for most knifes. More useful for razors than knifes.
Small 0.2mm deep dimple on the top. It hasn't affected me so I haven't polished it out, but it should only take 5 minutes to flatten out if it bothers you.
Purchased for ~$260 USD directly from Morihei in Asaskusa while I was in Tokyo. This will costs much more in the West after you account for whole-seller margins, duties and shipping fees.
Asking $220 USD. Shipped from Canada. Buyer pays shipping and paypal fees.
more images: http://imgur.com/a/9o4jl
Small 0.2mm deep dimple on the top. It hasn't affected me so I haven't polished it out, but it should only take 5 minutes to flatten out if it bothers you.
Purchased for ~$260 USD directly from Morihei in Asaskusa while I was in Tokyo. This will costs much more in the West after you account for whole-seller margins, duties and shipping fees.
Asking $220 USD. Shipped from Canada. Buyer pays shipping and paypal fees.
more images: http://imgur.com/a/9o4jl