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.
150 USD shipped.
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