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I have been discussing my experiences with an elderly japanese man, and watched some of Glen's vids on honing a kamisori, and thought I should add some thoughts to clarify. It seems that my fortune...

Good info, I figured as much. But I love this stone, so it worked out well. I see maksim has a real maruka nakayama kiita available now for slightly more. If it works like mine, and is authentic,...

wow gssixgun that is a beautiful stone!

I wanted a hone that I would pass on to my kid (whichever one got my love for tools and honing), so I lapped the top, taking off the markings (i saved pics). I planned on keeping it regardless. If it...

I finally bit the bullet and bought a Japanese natural stone in January. It was marketed as a Maruka Nakayama Kiita. It was purported to be an old stock from a Barber and friend of Iwasaki. It was...