Takashima Awasedo

[dmccurtis]

Here I've got a large Takashima Awasedo, bought originally from Jon at Japanese Knife Imports. This stone needs no introduction, but here goes anyway. As a knife finisher, this is hard to beat. Nice and soft, the edge it provides is refined but aggressive, and its finish is smooth and hazy. I've used a bunch of Takashima now, and I find this one to be particularly easy to use, though not especially fast. The stone has separated from its base. According to the buyer's wishes, I can reattach the base, send it detached, or for a savings of 10 dollars, omit the base entirely. The stone itself measures 204 x 72 x 22mm, and its sides are lacquered.

150 USD shipped.

 

[Chuckles]

Is this the medium or large size?

 

[Dardeau]

From the dimensions it looks like large.

 

[Matus]

Looks like a very nice clean stone.

 

[dmccurtis]

SPF.

 

[marc4pt0]

I came so close to pulling the trigger earlier

 

[dmccurtis]

Thanks for the interest everyone.

 

[dmccurtis]

This one's sold.