Ozuku - Asagi - Awasedo (Special Grade) - 1903g
$700.00
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Ozuku - Asagi - Awasedo (Special Grade) - 1903g
$700.00
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A large, stamp-graded 1903-gram Ozuku Awasedo carrying the special-grade (特級品) designation.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Tanaka Toishi (京都田中砥石) — dealer stamp |
| Mine | Ozuku (大突) — confirmed by stone stamp |
| Type | Japanese Natural Whetstone |
| Strata | Asagi — per Ken's box label, not stamp-confirmed |
| Grade | 特級品 (tokkyū-hin, special grade) — confirmed by stone stamp |
| Weight | 1903g |
| Measurements | 21 x 7.5 x 4.75cm |
| Inventory | PW-A-076 (Bin B) |
| Provenance | Ken Schwartz storage unit -- See "Provenance" below for details |
Notes
- Face stamp reads 大突山合砥 特級品 (Ozuku Awasedo, Special Grade) — stamp-confirmed mine, type, and grade.
- Ken Schwartz's handwriting on the original box reads "Ozuku Asagi."
- Working face shows fine surface-level lines consistent with natural mineral veining. One edge has a small cosmetic chip.
Condition
- Stone: Working face shows fine surface lines and a small edge chip — please review the raking-light photographs closely to assess these features before purchase.
- Please review the pictures of this stone prior to purchase. Make sure to closely check the raking light photograph to examine the features of the working face. When in doubt, contact Pacific Waterstone.
Shipping
Orders are typically processed and shipped same day from Santa Maria, CA.
Every stone ships in a new, high-quality box, individually wrapped in bubble wrap and packing paper for maximum protection in transit.
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Return policy
At Pacific Waterstone, we stand behind the authenticity and quality of every stone we sell.
Incorrect or Mislabeled Items
If you receive an item that is mislabeled, damaged, or significantly mischaracterized in its listing, we will make it right. You may return the item for a full refund or exchange with no restocking fees, and we will cover all return shipping costs.
Standard Returns
If you change your mind or wish to return an item for any other reason:
- Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery.
- Items must be returned in their original, unused condition with all original packaging.
- A 10% restocking fee applies to cover processing costs.
- Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.
To initiate a return, please contact us with your order number and the reason for your request.
Provenance
Everything we carry comes from the personal collection of Ken Schwartz — the sharpener behind Precise Sharpening, who built the Nubatama line and gathered the naturals that sat beside it on his bench. The synthetics are new and unused. The naturals were his.