Naniwa Japanese Whetstone Holder, Universal, with Centre Support 69-Layer ZA18 known in English as blue-2

known in English as blue-2 steel

or home cook looking for a longer knife to add to a growing collection

balance and additional heft

NOT bamboo

Precision forged from a single blank of steel with bolster and full tang

Naniwa Japanese Whetstone Holder, Universal, with Centre Support 69-Layer ZA18 known in English as blue-2Universal adjustable sharpening stone holder. This is a high quality and heavy duty universal base stand for sharpening stones. Features stainless steel parts and heavy rubber ends on easy moving sliding adjustable rails. Fits stones between 136mm and 218mm long, and 76mm wide. This will hold your stone very firmly and the added traction of the rubber feet along with the added weight will help keep everything steady and up off your counter for better