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The mine for the Suita is Shobu-Dani , opened by Minamoto no Yoritomo.
Old eh ?





I think that's feasible. He has some Asagis almost the size of housebricks :)

:rofl2: I can offer cheap accomodation... Just bring a sleeping bag :p

Yes Chris I do live 30 mins from So :)
Apart from being potentially hazardous to one's pocket it certainly is an outstanding experience to deal with him.
Returning some stones tomorrow :p

I'll ask So about the mine & yes I'm seeing how that might be the case but like I said just learning how to drive these critters. Appreciate the input :)

Just a quick update on the final decision.
Kept these 2 of the 5 stones I tested. On the left, Suita & on the right Asagi.
My original request was for something synthetic around 10 - 16k to...

Never know till ya look .
Yeah he seemed to think 10-16k wasn't all that fine for j-nats so shouldn't break the bank :D





Positive thinking Ron :p :D

I will fo' sho'. Still in experimental mode but finished a TI Grelot recently on the Asagi & didn't bother with pastes. Just didn't seem necessary.

Thanx Bjorn. Was very cool & also very ironic.
I actually had intended to buy a synthetic stone in the 10-16k range.

So suggested a natural may be had for a similar or cheaper price & as I like...

I thought he was too till I asked. I was all ready to pay international freight costs :gaah:
So lives a stone's throw from one of Sydney's most renowned surfing beaches & the surfboard behind his...

Thanx, I'm liking 'em lots & feelin lucky.
Now I just need a to find a money tree :p:)

Of course Mike. They'll be carefully wrapped awaiting your cheque. :p:)

Just when I thought there were no cool places to buy hones down here I discover JapanTool.com is 30 minutes from my front door :y

I went to So's place yesterday for 2 hours & came home with 5...