Miyagoshi is a small handmade whetstone producer located in Kyoto, Japan. We have been working with Miyagoshi for years to produce our house brand Tanso stones. When we first visited their factory we were happily pleased to see just how handmade these stones were .These stones are made using a vitrified method, each batch is hand mixed, pressed under high pressure, and fired in a kiln for 36 hours.
Every batch is quality tested for cutting performance and optimum hardness. These stones have a high ratio of abrasive materials to binder providing exceptional cutting speed and feedback during use. We love the unique edges these stones can achieve, refined but with a nice amount of bite.
This is a combination stone with 1200# grit on one side and #4000 grit on the other side. We loved these stones so much we really wanted to offer both in one affordable package. Our #1200 grit has very fast cutting speed and works well with a variety of steel types. The 4000 grit is one of our most used stones here in the shop. The edges feel refined but maintain a nice amount of bite. The 4000 grit has enough speed for daily touchup or stropping in use by itself.
This product is a soaking stones and should be placed in water for about 10 minutes before use. Like all soaking stones, when dried they should be in a cool and dark area to avoid drying the stone too rapidly. Drying your stones in a hot area or in direct sunlight can cause damage over time.
Measurements: 200x65x28mm
Type: Soaking