Product Summary:
This is a high-quality Japanese Natural Whetstone (JNAT) from Kyoto, Japan, known as Shohonyama. It is designated as a super finishing stone (Cho-shiage), ideal for putting a highly refined, razor-sharp edge on kitchen knives, razors, and woodworking tools such as chisels and planes.

Condition:
Pre-owned in good structural condition. There are no major deep cracks or structural flaws that would hinder normal sharpening use. As a completely natural stone, it features an organic shape with raw, unpolished stone textures on the sides and bottom.

Specs:
- Origin: Kyoto, Japan (Shohonyama)
- Type: Super Finishing Whetstone (Awasedo)
- Size: Approx. 5.3 x 3.2 x 0.9 inches (13.5 x 8.15 x 2.2 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 1.54 lb (699 g)

Important Notes:
Please note that natural stones naturally possess unique color variations, natural lines, inclusions, or minor chips from the mining process. In the provided listing photos, images 1 through 6 show the stone's surface while wet to display its character and texture clearly, while images 7 through 10 show it completely dry. Hardness, slurry generation, and exact cutting speed are not verified by test data, so please review the photos carefully to evaluate the stone.