Tajima - Nakato - 1338g
$350.00
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Tajima - Nakato - 1338g
$350.00
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A flawless, perfectly squared 1,338-gram Tajima with an intact working face.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Tanaka Toishi (田中砥石) — dealer stamp |
| Mine | Tajima (但馬) |
| Type | Japanese Natural Whetstone |
| Strata | Nakato (mid-grit), per Ken Schwartz's general characterization of the type. Stone is stamped №5000 (numbering significance unconfirmed — may indicate grit, batch, or catalog reference) |
| Weight | 1,338g |
| Measurements | 19 x 6 x 4.5cm |
| Inventory | PW-B-004 (Bin B) |
| Provenance | Ken Schwartz storage unit -- See "Provenance" below for details |
Notes
- Stone is stamped №5000, along with the Tanaka Toishi (田中砥石) dealer mark. The significance of this number is unconfirmed.
- Per Ken Schwartz's own demonstration and forum posts, Tajima stones are generally characterized as a natural mid-grit (nakado) stone, valued for tomonagura slurry use and a refined kasumi finish. See Ken's YouTube demonstration for more.
- Tajima stones are documented as increasingly scarce, with the source mine reported closed for decades.
Condition
- Stone: Working face is flawless and the stone is perfectly squared, with no visible cracks or chips.
- 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.
Please reach out with any questions before or after purchase — happy to help.
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.