The tip of the blade curves down and is sharp

making it a plane that is confident in cutting hardwoods

maintaining its sharpness

Blade length 65mm Blade width 26mm Upper blade thickness 4mm Receiving

"IYO HIGASHIYAMA", Tennen Toishi (Japanese Natural Whetstone), 1152g #150 The tip of the blade"IYO HIGASHIYAMA", Tennen Toishi (Japanese Natural Whetstone), 1152g Three HONMAMON Stars (link) While to selecting a Japanese Whetstone, you will see Japanese Natural Whetstone with 2 names on the stone. One name is Mountain Location, The best Natural stone always from Kyoto Higashimon area and Nishimon area. Higashimon area with Nakayama, Okudo, Syobu, Ozaki, Otsuki etc. Another side Nishimon area with Kameoka (Ohirayama), Hiterayama, Maruoyama etc.