Thread: Help with the Japanese stamps, please

The stone in question has been described as Maruichi Nakayama Asagi. I'm led to believe the symbol in the circle is "Ka" the first character of Kato, owner of the mine at one time. Other help with symbols or identification is very much appreciated.

By the way, the stone is flat though probably untouched since stamped. There are some gouges which have not effected the good work of this stone....but I've considered flattening on a lapping plate with wet sandpaper.

It's a slowwww cutter though I have used with slurry for speeds sake.

Thanks J