Japanese Natural Whetstone Iyo Nagura 伊予銘砥 500g Grit 1000

Iyoto: The Natural Whetstone With a Thousand-Year Legacy


Deep in the mountains of Ehime lies the story of Iyoto—Japan’s oldest known natural whetstone. Its name first appeared in official records nearly 1,300 years ago. Since then, generations of stone artisans, called Tsukuribe, have carried the craft forward.



This authentic Japanese natural whetstone from Ehime Prefecture combines an Iyoto (Iyo-Meishi) stone with an Iyo Nagura stone 2 in 1，offering a traditional sharpening solution for knives, tools, and razors.



**Features:**


- **Material:** Natural stone (medium grit, ~1,000-1,500) with a balance of sharpening speed and refined edge finish.


- **Origin:** Mined in Iyo (Ehime), Japan renowned for high-quality natural whetstones.


- **Ideal for:** Chefs, woodworkers, or collectors seeking a natural alternative to synthetic stones.

can serve as a whetstone or as a nagura.


最大寸法 115x68x28mm 500g

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