Nakayama Tomae・Natural Finishing Stone・Awasedo・Kyoto, Japan #84 higo knife used in the traditional Japanese

used in the traditional Japanese razor honing progression

around 100 years or older old and shave ready coming with its original box

A fitting design for this very traditional Kamisori with its special steel

Includes the original wrapping paper with the maker's details

A vintage Showa - period kamisori crafted by Diamond (ダイヤモンド )

Nakayama Tomae・Natural Finishing Stone・Awasedo・Kyoto, Japan #84 higo knife used in the traditional JapaneseNakayama stone from Mt. Nakayama, Kyoto. Slightly hard, 8000+ grit. Known for producing a true mirror finish and traditionally used for ji duya finishing on Japanese swords. Very smooth and pleasant sharpening feel. Hand sized stone that fits comfortably in one hand and can be used for one handed honing. You will receive the exact stone shown.