Nakayama Karasu・Natural Finishing Stone・Awasedo・Kyoto, Japan #45 pocket knife using a traditional wrapping technique

using a traditional wrapping technique for Japanese razors

We just sharpened it and added a original Japanese Rattan handle wrapping to it

7 gA medium sized Kamisori (Icho-Gake)Similar to the traditional Samurai sword

though they were never used before

Nakayama Karasu・Natural Finishing Stone・Awasedo・Kyoto, Japan #45 pocket knife using a traditional wrapping techniqueNakayama 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. This is a Karasu or crown pattern stone, the name comes from the natural black inclusions in the stone that form beautiful, misty or cloud like forms. Simply stunning to look at. Hand sized stone that fits comfortably in one hand and can