Tenjo Nagura (天上名倉) (~6000)

This is a large pre-Asano Mikawa Shiro Tenjo Nagura which originated from the village of Miwa, Kitashitara
District, of Aichi Prefecture in Japan. It has a kanji stamped which means “SHOWA 32-3-12” which refers to
the previous user who bought it on March 12th, 1957. Tenjo naguras have a grit rating of around 6k and yet
this one is of an extremely fine quality which may reach 7k. It feels as smooth as any of my Asano stamped
Mejiro Nagura. The vendor also mentioned that it can also be used as Chu Nagura.

Personal Notes: I haven't tested it yet. But I'm sure it will be amazing.

• Tenjo Nagura Bench Whetstone

• Tenjo Nagura Bench Stone Top

My Japanese Natural Whetstone Collection