Similar to oil stones, water stones come in both natural and synthetic forms. Yet, natural water stones are rare and consequently, costlier. In contrast, the synthetic options are typically composed of aluminum oxide or silicon carbide.
Natural Japanese water stones, in particular, are softer than alternative whetstones, enabling them to swiftly generate a keen cutting edge.
This whetstone is tailored specifically for the roiro technique, meticulously smoothing and polishing the object's surface to achieve an exceptionally fine texture.
