The #676 Aiiwatani Goma Namazu LV3 Hardness LV 3 Fineness Buttery Easy 530 Grams are one of the most exciting teams in the brand and their #676 Aiiwatani Goma Namazu LV3 Hardness LV 3 Fineness Buttery Easy 530 Grams are a classic and iconic look. The new #676 Aiiwatani Goma Namazu LV3 Hardness LV 3 Fineness Buttery Easy 530 Grams for people is well-designed, has a unique and comfortable fit, and a fresh look.
Super easy buttery feeling Aiiwatani stone, self slurrying and easy to use, works well with lots of water and pressure to make a milky even kasumi finish. A great stone for a beginner or for someone who wants a fast pre-finisher for a finer stone. This stone will benefit from a wooden dai as it is on the shallower end. One side is a little taller than the other, price has been adjusted.
152x92x14/16mm 530 grams.
Aiiwatani:
A ‘Higashi-Mono’ (Eastern Mine) whetstone that is close in proximity to Takashima and Wakasa, two mines known for their high density stones. Aiiwatani are great shiage-toishi(fine stones) when you are looking for a refined edge. Typically more mellow in cutting action, but this can lead to a cleaner polish.
Asagi:
This aesthetic term refers to the general color of the stone. Typically, Asagi stones are grey, light blue, greyish-blue/green, and tan. They are usually quite clean stones that are on the harder side. However, softer Asagi stones are great for knife polishing.
Goma:
This aesthetic quality looks like tiny black dots, or little sesame seeds in the stone. This quality typically translates to having a fast cutting speed.