Japanese Natural Whetstone *Rare* Jokyoji 1086g Middle Process Stone Fukui Pref.

Description: Japanese Natural Whetstone *Rare* Jokyoji 1086g for middle process from Fukui Pref. Jōkyōji whetstones were produced in Jōkyōji Town and Teranaka Town in Fukui Prefecture. They came to be known as “Jōkyōji whetstones” because, at the time of discovery, larger quantities and higher-quality stones were mined on the Jōkyōji side. It is said that a samurai named Kitagawa, a retainer of Yoshikage Asakura (1533–1573), the lord of Ichijōdani Castle, discovered these stones. Later, a merchant named Hamakiya from Osaka began mining them, but a landslide eventually halted operations. In the Meiji era (1868-1912), Yoshizo Yoshida from Jōkyōji cleared the debris and resumed mining. Then, in Taisho 15 (1926), Yoshida Toshio, the third-generation member of the Yoshida family, secured a 10-year mining right, invested capital, and engaged in the mining operations. There were three types of Jōkyōji whetstones: Akatō (red stone), Shiratō (white stone), and Urumitō(soft sheen?). These stones were used for sharpening carpentry tools and swords, but by the Meiji era, high-quality stones suitable for sword sharpening were no longer being produced. After that, stones such as Iyo whetstones, Binsui, and Kaiseitō came to be used for sword polishing. During a flood of the Jōkyōji River in 2004, a large number of whetstone fragments appeared along the riverbank; however, they were of lower quality. The stone in the photo corresponds to the previously mentioned Akatō (red whetstone).The sharpening feel of this whetstone is very unique; it produces a black slurry, but in small quantities, giving a tight, refined sensation that even feels similar to sharpening with a synthetic stone. -Dimension & Weight 70mm x 158-163mm x 47mm / 1086g -Hardness: 3.5 / Grit below 2000 - Excellent stone for carpentry tools, could be for sword Please check the pictures and don't hesitate to ask any questions about the item ! Thank you. Payment We accept PayPal, other Credit Cards Payment is due within 5 days of the auction end. We will ship the item 3 business days after your payment clears. Shipping I send a product by DHL/FedEx /Japan Post I attach tracking no. Please bid it without worrying. Shipping is only available to the address registered in Paypal. Please note that any address not registered in Paypal is not acceptable to ship. Shipping is available from Monday to Friday. Weekends are not available because post office is closed. Returns Unconditional Return Policy Customer service and satisfaction are very important to us. I have an unconditional return policy if notified within 30 days of the receipt of the item. All returned items must be the original condition. All return requests must be made within 30 days of the receipt of the item. Please contact me first for return before you ship it back to me. The postage of the returned goods is a buyer burden. International Buyers Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog

Price: 299 USD

Location: Sakai-shi,

End Time: 2024-12-12T01:00:13.000Z

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