{"product_id":"nagura","title":"Tsushima Nagura","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eEach Tsushima Nagura is sold indivisually. The listed price applies to one stone only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTsushima Nagura — Lacquer-Sealed \u0026amp; Hand-Wrapped\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA carefully prepared \u003cstrong\u003eTsushima Nagura\u003c\/strong\u003e, sealed with Japanese cashew lacquer and hand-wrapped with cord for protection, stability, and a secure grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsushima stone is known for its \u003cstrong\u003efine, dense structure and refined abrasive character\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because the stone can be susceptible to cracking through repeated wetting and drying, the sides and back of this nagura have been carefully sealed with \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese lacquer\u003c\/strong\u003e, a durable lacquer coating used as a practical alternative to natural urushi. This protective finish helps stabilize the stone while leaving one face exposed as the working surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the lacquered body, a cord is tightly wrapped to provide a secure, non-slip grip. The cord itself is then coated and set with the same lacquer, creating a durable and practical finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach corner has been carefully chamfered so that the nagura sits naturally and comfortably in the hand. \u003cstrong\u003eOnly one face is intended as the working surface\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the remaining surfaces are protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Fine Nagura for Natural Finishing Stones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsushima Nagura is particularly well suited to working with fine natural finishing stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be used to \u003cstrong\u003eraise slurry on stones that do not readily release it, refresh and condition the working surface, and make fine corrections to the stone face\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese sword polishing, Tsushima Nagura is also used for \u003cstrong\u003econditioning and correcting the surface of Uchigumori stones\u003c\/strong\u003e. These same characteristics make it highly useful with other fine natural finishing stones, where it can help prepare the stone surface and generate a controlled, fine slurry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than being simply a slurry stone, Tsushima Nagura can function as a \u003cstrong\u003econditioning nagura\u003c\/strong\u003e—a tool for managing both the slurry and the working condition of the finishing stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImproving the Feel and Performance of the Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed appropriately, Tsushima Nagura can noticeably change the way a finishing stone behaves during sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fine slurry created between the nagura and the stone can produce a \u003cstrong\u003esmoother, more controlled gliding sensation and feedback\u003c\/strong\u003e, making hard or less responsive finishing stones easier and more comfortable to work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular conditioning can also help \u003cstrong\u003eclear accumulated swarf and surface loading\u003c\/strong\u003e, refreshing the working face and helping prevent the stone from becoming glazed or less responsive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy refreshing the abrasive surface and introducing a controlled fine slurry, the nagura can also help produce \u003cstrong\u003emore consistent and effective cutting action\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly when working with fine natural finishing stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clean and properly conditioned surface can further help \u003cstrong\u003ereduce the chance of stray or unwanted scratches caused by accumulated swarf, loose particles, or irregularities on the stone surface\u003c\/strong\u003e—an important consideration during refined finishing work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practical terms, Tsushima Nagura can offer several benefits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmoother, more controlled feedback and glide during sharpening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelps clear loading and refresh the stone’s working surface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImproved and more consistent cutting action\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelps reduce the risk of unwanted scratches during fine finishing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts particularly fine abrasive character makes it well suited to delicate finishing work, where \u003cstrong\u003econtrol, consistency, and refinement\u003c\/strong\u003e are more important than aggressive cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this compact piece has been prepared specifically as a nagura, larger pieces of Tsushima stone have also been used as sharpening stones, including for the fine sharpening and finishing of \u003cstrong\u003etraditional Japanese razors\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepared as a Tool, Not Simply a Piece of Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat distinguishes this Tsushima Nagura is not only the natural stone itself, but the care taken in preparing it as a functional tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese cashew lacquer sealing, hand-wrapped grip, carefully chamfered form, and single exposed working face\u003c\/strong\u003e create a nagura that is comfortable and secure in the hand while helping protect the stone from repeated wetting and drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who work seriously with Japanese natural whetstones, this is more than simply a means of producing slurry. It is a finely prepared tool for \u003cstrong\u003erefreshing, maintaining, and conditioning the working surface of a finishing stone—and bringing out more of its natural sharpening character.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter flattening and preparing the surface of your \u003cstrong\u003efinishing stone\u003c\/strong\u003e, apply water to the stone’s working surface. Gently rub the Tsushima Nagura over the surface with light pressure to \u003cstrong\u003eraise a fine slurry and condition the surface of the finishing stone\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the desired slurry and surface condition are achieved, rinse the nagura after use and allow it to dry naturally. \u003cstrong\u003eAvoid prolonged soaking in water.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40mm × 40mm × 40mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 189g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"YAMANI SHODOSHIMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46547401015482,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6750\/4826\/files\/CBABAD59-186F-4CDF-8167-C965AF9AD81F.jpg?v=1788448781","url":"https:\/\/yamani-shodoshima.com\/products\/nagura","provider":"YAMANI SHODOSHIMA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}