Hey KKF,
I have stones that I’ve been using as a part of my progression in the last year. I’ve recently bought some other full size bench stones to replace these smaller but totally respectable stones.
Description: Narutaki iromono
Size: 205 x 75 x 36
Weight: 860 grams
Hardness/Fineness: 2+/3
Sealed: Yes
Link: Original posting taken down
Notes: Purchased from Milan who sourced it from Otto. This is a great pre-finisher that can eat up scratches and be the first natural stone after using synthetics. With a nagura it can refine it a bit more and offer a great easy kasumi. I would recommend this to anyone just getting started and may not be ready for a finer finishing stone.
Paid $450 asking $325 plus shipping
Description: Nakayama kiita nashiji
Size: 155 x 80 x 18 mm
Weight: 582 grams
Hardness/Fineness: 3+/4+
Sealed: yes
Link: https://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/threads/nakayama-kiita-nashiji-softer.71927/
Notes: Originally from Tanaka Toshi . One of the softest nakayamas I have tried to date. Very creamy and forgiving relative to how fine it is
Asking $250 plus shipping (SOLD)
Description: Nakayama Tomae Kiita Maruka
Size: 180 x 65 x 30 mm
Weight: 841 grams
Hardness/Fineness: -5/5
Sealed: Yes
Link: https://tennentoishi.com/products/nakayama-maruka-kiita-60?_pos=96&_fid=534c72ea9&_ss=c
Notes: Works best when raising slurry with a nagura. Will bring out fine details in cladding.
Paid $790 asking $625 plus shipping (SOLD)
I have stones that I’ve been using as a part of my progression in the last year. I’ve recently bought some other full size bench stones to replace these smaller but totally respectable stones.
Description: Narutaki iromono
Size: 205 x 75 x 36
Weight: 860 grams
Hardness/Fineness: 2+/3
Sealed: Yes
Link: Original posting taken down
Notes: Purchased from Milan who sourced it from Otto. This is a great pre-finisher that can eat up scratches and be the first natural stone after using synthetics. With a nagura it can refine it a bit more and offer a great easy kasumi. I would recommend this to anyone just getting started and may not be ready for a finer finishing stone.
Paid $450 asking $325 plus shipping
Description: Nakayama kiita nashiji
Size: 155 x 80 x 18 mm
Weight: 582 grams
Hardness/Fineness: 3+/4+
Sealed: yes
Link: https://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/threads/nakayama-kiita-nashiji-softer.71927/
Notes: Originally from Tanaka Toshi . One of the softest nakayamas I have tried to date. Very creamy and forgiving relative to how fine it is
Description: Nakayama Tomae Kiita Maruka
Size: 180 x 65 x 30 mm
Weight: 841 grams
Hardness/Fineness: -5/5
Sealed: Yes
Link: https://tennentoishi.com/products/nakayama-maruka-kiita-60?_pos=96&_fid=534c72ea9&_ss=c
Notes: Works best when raising slurry with a nagura. Will bring out fine details in cladding.
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