Aoto - Nakato - (Great beginner stone) - 1012g
Sale price
$170.00
Regular price $200.00
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Aoto - Nakato - (Great beginner stone) - 1012g
Sale price
$170.00
Regular price $200.00
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A versatile, well-preserved 1,012-gram Aoto — lacquered on five sides and in great condition, making it an excellent choice for someone starting out with natural stones.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Tanaka Toishi (田中砥石) — dealer stamp |
| Mine | Aoto (青砥) — Tanba region, Yariyama (鑪山) mountain source, per original box label |
| Type | Japanese Natural Whetstone |
| Strata | Nakato (medium) |
| Weight | 1,012g |
| Measurements | 18 x 5.5 x 4cm |
| Inventory | PW-B-005 (Bin B) |
| Provenance | Ken Schwartz storage unit -- See "Provenance" below for details |
Notes
- Box label reads 丹波國持産 本山青砥 鑪山元 — identifying this stone as Tanba-region Aoto from Yariyama.
- Stone stamp reads 天然青砥専用 (natural Aoto, dedicated use) with the Tanaka Toishi (田中砥石) dealer mark.
- Five sides are lacquered, consistent with traditional preparation for retail sale; the working face is left bare stone. Natural stone color is grey/green under the lacquer.
Condition
- Stone: Working face is bare stone (unlacquered) and in clean, well-preserved condition. Five sides carry a lacquer coating, consistent with the stone's original preparation.
- 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.