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11-14-2010, 12:45 AM #1Senior Member
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Introducing Narutaki Tomae Awasado Number 27
With retirement comes the time for me to indulge our mutual passion for all things straight razors. In that light I have made the commitment to undertake the learning process that may or may not reveal the mysteries of Japanese natural stone hones to me. Today brought a piece of art that I will treasure and no doubt will serve many years beyond my using it. I’m sorry my iPhone pictures do not do it real justice but it is the only camera I have.
For your enjoyment I would like to introduce my Narutaki Tomae Awasado Number 127. It
is sized at 205mm x 75mm x 40mm. The colors are warm with dull brick, faint purple, a tinge of rose and a faint yellow. Kindly wish me all success please.Last edited by lz6; 11-14-2010 at 03:37 AM.
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11-14-2010, 12:58 AM #2Senior Member
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That is a very nice looking stone. What are it's properties. Hard? Have you used it yet?
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11-14-2010, 01:22 AM #3Senior Member
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From the source: "From the photo tests and sampling the stone that the grit base of this stone to be in the 30,000 range if not higher and with compression will crush finer"
Hardness: 8+/10
Grit: 9/10
Speed &
Strength: 9+/10
Have not used it as yet. Still reading everything I can find from Jim's work to a seller in Denmark and of course the seller of this stone in addition to everything I can find on SRP.Last edited by lz6; 11-14-2010 at 01:24 AM.
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11-14-2010, 01:24 AM #4
That is one impressive looking hunk of rock.
Speaking of impressive looking, what is that thing behind it? With the sticks?
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11-14-2010, 02:05 AM #5Lookin like a crim
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Good luck. I have no knowledge of the Japanese stones, but that is a stunning piece you have there. Enjoy.
Grant"I aint like that no more...my wife, she cured me of drinking and wickedness"
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11-14-2010, 02:11 AM #6Senior Member
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15 year old anniversary gift. Work is by Cannon Designs, zenlike 3 polished rocks a silver clasp for the sticks. I believe he is a Arizona artist.
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11-14-2010, 02:59 AM #7Poor Fit
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Holy crap!! That is a beautiful chunk of stone.
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11-14-2010, 03:03 AM #8Senior Member
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Very nice JNat! Where did you get her?
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11-14-2010, 03:20 AM #9Str8 & Loving It
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Woooow Bob,
That is a nice stone indeed
. Good luck learning how to use her. I am sure the process will be rewarding and stimulating at the same time. I am also sure that some JNat experts here will chime in with their thoughts
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11-14-2010, 03:29 AM #10Senior Member
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Got this beauty from http://thejapanblade.com the proprietor Alex, is a gentleman of the first degree, patient, responsive and a wealth of knowledge. Originally Posted by LegalBeagle
And, thanks Robert!Last edited by lz6; 11-14-2010 at 03:36 AM.
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