Size: 98 x 227 x 28 mm
Weight: 1245g
Mining location: Ehime Prefecture
There are still some tunnels called "shiki" that were excavated in the past on Mt. Toishi.
The stones extracted from these mines are often slightly different from those extracted through open-cut mining.
Among them, the stone with the most indescribable appearance is called the Dragon God.
Most of the pavements that were once dug have collapsed due to deterioration and are now blocked up.
From that place, described as "a place where the trees are rising and falling,
You can feel the passion of our ancestors who risked their lives for whetstones and the 1,300-year history of Iyoto.
As a grinding stone, it is very hard and often has fine particles.
It is recommended to use a diamond grinding wheel or Nagura, which acts as a semi-finishing tool.
*The 8th image is after pouring water.
The 9th photo shows the amount of water coming out after 20 rubs.
The 10th photo was polished without removing the mud beforehand.
The 11th photo is polished after removing the mud.
