Summary of Nagura Stones and Their Uses
Nagura stones, such as Koma Nagura, Botan, Yae Botan, Mejiro, Tenjyou, Atsu, and Ban Nagura, are essential for creating abrasive slurry on Honzan or Tennen Toishi whetstones.
Characteristics of Various Nagura Stones:
- Botan and Yae Botan: Coarse
- Mejiro and Tenjyou: Finer
- Koma: Finest
- Ban and Atsu: Coarse and relatively rare