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Kyoto Nakayama Akapin Natural Whetstone – High-End Japanese Finishing Stone (Unique Piece)

Kyoto Nakayama Akapin Natural Whetstone – High-End Japanese Finishing Stone (Unique Piece)

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$1,162.00 USD
$1,162.00 USD
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The Nakayama Akapin natural stone from Kyoto is a high-end Japanese finishing stone, intended for demanding artisans and traditional sharpening enthusiasts.

From the famous Nakayama quarries, it belongs to the Akapin layer, recognizable by its red hue revealed by water. Its relatively soft texture allows for a fine edge, while offering excellent versatility on different types of blades.

Each stone being unique, this one is a rare piece, selected for its performance and quality.

  • Type: natural sharpening stone (finishing)
  • Origin: Kyoto, Japan
  • Mine: Nakayama
  • Layer: Akapin
  • Dimensions: approx. 212 × 77 × 25 mm
  • Weight: 822 g
  • Use: blade finishing (knives, cutting tools)
  • Level: professional / expert

USE

  • Finishing Japanese knives
  • Sharpening wood chisels
  • Woodworking tools
  • Traditional blades

STONE SPECIFICITY

  • Relatively soft stone in the Nakayama range
  • Rapid formation of abrasive mud (slurry)
  • Provides a fine edge without being too aggressive
  • Compatible with many steels
  • High-end Japanese natural stone
  • Origin Kyoto – Nakayama (world reference)
  • Akapin layer (characteristic red tint)
  • Finishing stone
  • Excellent edge quality
  • Versatile despite its fineness
  • Very pleasant polishing feel
  • Unique piece
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