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I got one extra Aizu for sale !
Aizu is a mid-range natural stone similar to Aoto at approximately 3k to 5k grit .
I was a bit skeptical about it at first because I had never heard of one.
But, the results were great. I am actually in love with this stone now!!!! This is not a Kyoto stone, but one from Northern Japan. It was traditionally mined during the summer and then in winter the large stones were cut into smaller useable pieces in house.
However, one winter it was very cold outside, so all the windows were closed and all the workers were exposed to high levels of stone dust. This made everyone get lung disease and die around 1950, so no more of these have been made after 1950’s. Aizu was used for agriculture tools, and so was not as popular as Aoto, so it is a lot cheaper. I have compared it with my best Aoto: a stone that is very old and very fine with even grain structure.
I have found this Aizu to be considerably harder than my Aoto, so it wears much slower. It also cuts faster, but leaves a similar finish, maybe even a bit finer. This stone is most impressive on both Honyaki and SS knives. Where an Aoto cuts very slowly on these types of knives, the Aizu will grind through them very quickly.
This one is extra Big and With Some cool Range Patterns ! Can also be used on All Sizes !
Very Rare Stone !!!
Colector Grade
SIZE: 225mm 76mm 95mm
