Natsuya Nakatoishi Japanese Natural Stones Whetstones (JNATs) - Polishing, Sharpening Examples Uses 

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Thanks! The strips are indeed nice

@@naturalwhetstones they are. Looks like wood 😊

Thanks Ed!

@@naturalwhetstones There’s plenty of sharpening sites to visit, “BURR” and “Never a Dull Moment” immediately pop to mind. They’re fine, easily understood but minimally informative. Yours are a whole other level of gravitas, without that “sponsored” commercial subtlety. It’s all “take notes, and learn something.”

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They are out there for sure! I do see Natsuya though usually in this larger size which is standard for them. I would keep an eye on KKF forums as I see Natsuya to up for sale often there at decent prices

@@naturalwhetstones thank you so much for your answer very helpful

Do you mean just a picture of them or where to get them? Since they are each unique it isn't something I can easily put a page up to where you can get a very similar product. You have to work with seller individually to find one that performs the way you want. I do have this page though for that (I am not affiliated with any of them so YMMV): naturalwhetstones.com/blade-sharpening/reputable-japanese-natural-stone-jnat-nagura-sellers/ The only social I have is my own personal one, youtube and my website are the only place I am really active for this content.

@@naturalwhetstones Thank you very much for answering, My knives are white and blue steel, which stones would you personally recommend. I just started wanting to buy natural stones, I've always used synthetic ones.

@@marioperezmadriz4844 Education on the topic is pretty important so I would ensure you have read through the progression concept of Aratoishi -> Nakatoishi -> Awasedo on the website. From there, my general suggestion would be a Synthetic up to 1k, a Nakatoishi (or two), and an Awasedo (or two) depending on how many steps you find comfortable. Are you polishing or just sharpening? That matters a lot in how many steps you need. If you are just sharpening, you can likely get away with a single Nakatoishi and a single Awasedo. Further conversation may be easier through email if you want: naturalwhetstones.com/contact-me/

At some point I will, what exactly are you hoping to have covered? There are quite a few Suita videos out there already.

Oh ok thanks

Hmm yes and no. Binsui is a wider range of quality, I do think Natsuya is a nicer stone. However, I think 50%+ of the cost is the looks alone, so in that way yes.

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Here is a mines list: naturalwhetstones.com/knives-and-razors/japanese-knife-cladding-and-finishes/japanese-natural-stone-mines-list/ Mines for awasedo I am guessing is what you mean. If so, many produce fantastic stones. Many also produce stinkers. Buying from a reputable vendor helps a lot for testing. You doing razors or knives?

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As with all natural stones it's hard to really say. I think most Natsuya are like a 800-1200 stone yeah.

@@naturalwhetstones thanks! really beautiful stone. How much does it cost, can I ask?

Depends on the specimen but you can find them for like $150-200 in used forums or on buyee

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