Tenugui - Dragon Stripe Knife Sets The blade is a Swedish

The blade is a Swedish stainless steel

Blade Height at Heel: 50mm

but we just think they are a fun small single bevel shape

I have no problem jumping directly to a medium grit stone (1000-200 grit) directly from this stone

They are a bit more porous than the takashima awasedo

Tenugui - Dragon Stripe Knife Sets The blade is a SwedishProduct Description Detailed Specs Measurements Tenugui have their roots deep in Japanese history. Originally used as part of decorative fashion, tenugui later became part of daily life, being used around households and as general purpose cloths. Over time, the style, color, and even dying process has developed into what it is today. These pieces of cloth are hand dyed, using natural dyes. They should be washed in cold water with no detergent