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Japanese Natural Stones: A User’s Perspective

Hello and welcome to my blog!  In this article I will discuss my use of Japanese natural sharpening stones, known as tennen toishi, and how they fit into my workshop.

The traditional use of Japanese natural sharpening stones begins with sword polishing, dating back as far or possibly further than the Kamakura period.   Japanese swords were polished both for functional reasons and aesthetic…