Dardeau
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Ikarashi $150
Everyone is pretty familiar with these, probably the fastest and most consistent medium natural available.
Oodori $225
This is the only one of these I have ever seen, it is a medium stone, maybe a little finer than an Ikarashi. It leaves a much more refined, less mirrored finish than an Ikarashi. This stone has a crack in it, which is pictured, that was present when I bought the stone. I relaquered the stone and it hasn't grown since.
Shobu $115
A finer and harder stone that leaves a finish very similar to a stock Heiji finish.
Ohira $75
This is a very hard stone sold by Maxim as a second. It leaves a very scratchy finish due to its hardness, but is useful for small bevels. I mostly used this stone for finishing chisels, which it does an excellent job of. Includes the nagura that Maxim sent.
Cerax
As a bonus to anyone who buys two or more stones I'll include a Suehiro Cerax 320 double size. I don't think you can buy these in the states right now and they are a super awesome coarse stone.
All stones are lacquered, except the Cerax. The Cerax has the box and "suehiro ring". All prices are shipped CONUS.
I have way too many stones now, and these sadly have to go.
Trade offers of knives are welcome!