Kyoto Nakayama Honyama Awasedo – Suita

One of the most iconic finishing stones ever produced in Japan.

Mined in the mountains north of Kyoto, Nakayama Honyama stones have long been favored by sword polishers, master carpenters, and professional sharpeners.
Among them, Suita is especially prized — not for aggression, but for the balance between refinement and bite.

Rather than simply polishing the edge smooth, this stone refines the steel while preserving cutting ability.

You don’t just get sharp.
You get controlled sharpness.

Sharpening Character

• Smooth but active feedback

• Refined edge with natural bite

• Excellent control on wide bevels

• Clean kasumi finish

  
  

  For Kitchen Knives

  Improves food release and creates a precise edge ideal for vegetables and fish.

  For Wide Bevel / Kasumi Finish

  Enhances contrast while keeping the edge aggressive enough for real use.

  For Woodworking Tools

  Provides controlled cutting edges for kanna and chisels without skating.

   

  Please note

  Each natural stone is unique in behavior and finish.
  Performance varies depending on steel, pressure, and slurry management.