OHIRA SUITA

INTERPRETATION OF THE STONE

Overall, an excellent stone that can handle both high levels of polishing and edge sharpening. These types of stones at this level have become rare recently. With the quality not only to produce an incredible edge, but strong, fine polishing power. 

This stone can handle everything from single and double bevel blades, Damascus, as well as Honyaki even Tamahagane Honyaki.  A medium hard, fine stone that I found very easy to use with good feedback. The stone produces a very fine, buttery mud that cuts very fast leaving a lots of detail and contrast.   Scratches from previous synthetic stones in the grit range of 1500 up to 3000 grit were easy to remove making jumping from synthetic to natural stones very efficient. 

As well as strong polishing power this stone also gives a very crisp clean edge with nice tooth. Best started with little water to bring up mud from the soft iron.