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Its just the nature of the beast... While hardness generally means finer with jnats its not always true. There is hardness and there is fineness These are two different things.

A hard stone will...

One last nagura photo for tonight :)

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This little Nakayama (the one at the back) is weighing in at 1.6kg

A few more of my Nagura small stones :)

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The slurry from the bottom left stone feels like un whipped cream, very silky! lol

Below is another little Nakayama Karusu..

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This stone is a fast cutter although it is on the small side to what i like and a little on the softer side for razors. But still a nice stone...

Thats a really nice looking stone and bunch of Naguras! I like the look of the more natural un even look compared to the square look that usually donst have the skin.

Looks like you have a nice...

Hi Jörg,

Nice looking stone, The "hazy" finish is is common on jnats expecially the softer stones as it's caused by the slurry itself. I have a few stones that soak the water up just as wuick and...

Im pollishing stones :P

Its really nice to hone on, very fast cutter but i only use this on knives... I actually really would like to get a japanese sword oneday although a genuine one is soo damn...

Thanks Alex, sorry i havnt been in touch for a while!!

I actually almost purchased a stone from you a few months ago! Ill have to go have another look at your site! :P

Mate, If i had as many puppies as i do stones i would be arrested by the RSPCA

Speaking of stones, below is a little Nagura that i rescued a few weeks ago :)

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Thanks mate, im fairly sure its Suita but as for the mine it could be anything lol

It came from a Japanese seller who stated it's a "Okunomon SUITA" and Im guessing thast the mine?? although I...

Thanks Lemur!

I believe its a Okunomon, but a very nice stone to hone on! Feels aground the 15k range and a fast cutter :)

Hey Guys,

Since its been a while I thought I might post a few of my new stones :)

Starting off with this sucker :)

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And i received my Karasu today (earlier then expected) so here are some photos continuing from the post mentioning the order a few days ago.

I have lacquered, lapped and tested this awesome stone,...

Here are another couple to add to my collection

#1 - Nakayama iro from Alex. This is about a level 4 stone and is a fast cutter. This stone has a really strong earth smell, very nice stone to use...

I still have a while to go before i can officially say "i have HAD" but i am trying to get there :D

My latest arrivals

#1 - Nakayama from Alex - This is quite a hard stone, level 5 +\- and very smooth (its a very nice stone to use)


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#2 - Ozaki iro from Alex - I have...

It is addictive, the jnats are just nice to look at and use. This should make my 20th jnat when it arrives :D

My latest purchase is in the post from Alex


According to Alex



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I have that exact same asagi stone! (or is it a brick)

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Most of my tomonagura stones came from two jnats that I cut up

I purchased a heap really really cheap and found two were no good for sharpening due to su and flakey layers.

They do work wonders...

After a month+ wait i final received my Ozuku Nashiji Lv 5 :D

USPS takes for ever! You guys need to get those donkey and carts replace replaced with cars. :p


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After testing this one for a week i thought i should post it on here!

I believe this is a Yaginoshima.

The harness is about a level 4 and its a great pre polisher! I would estimate this to be...

I think i just blushed :p

nagura or tomonagura anyone? :p


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I like the Nakayama alx, very colorful!

@ mainaman - how do i get a nagura like that! lol not that i can at the moment!