{"product_id":"natural-whetstone-asagi-1560g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4347417785","title":"Natural Whetstone Asagi 1560g | Made in Japan, Kyoto, Shohonyama","description":"\u003cp\u003eShohonyama Asagi – 1560 g (approx. 213 × 79 × 34 mm) | Hard Finishing Stone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn authentic Japanese Whetstone and Natural Whetstone (Awasedo) from Kyoto’s Shohonyama region, weighing 1560 g.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Asagi (浅黄) is a hard-grade Sharpening Stone offering strong polishing power and precise sharpening control, ideal for both professional craftsmen and fine finishing applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome natural suji (lines) are visible on the surface, but they are minor and completely harmless, having no effect on performance.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt provides a clean, crisp sharpening feel and produces a refined mirror-like finish with remarkable consistency.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe back and sides are sealed with Ishisan (traditional water-based protective coating) for long-term durability and moisture resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Shohonyama (Kyoto, Japan)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Asagi (Awasedo)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 213 × 79 × 34 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1560 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness: Hard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuji: Minor, harmless\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Unused\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoating: Back and sides sealed with Ishisan (water-based protective coating)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔪 Recommended for\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnife Sharpening (Yanagiba, Deba, Gyuto, Usuba, and other Japanese kitchen knives)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTool Sharpening (Chisels \/ nomi, Plane blades \/ kanna)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRazors and precision edge tools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Shohonyama Asagi of this quality delivers strong polishing strength, refined finishing control, and excellent feedback balance — perfect for both professional use and fine daily sharpening.\u003cbr\u003e\nAs a masterpiece of Traditional Craft and Natural Stone, it also serves beautifully as a Woodworking Tool, Chisel Stone, and Vintage Tool.\u003cbr\u003e\nA refined Japanese Whetstone and Natural Whetstone Sharpening Stone for Knife Sharpening and Tool Sharpening.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Rare Stone, serving as a Woodworking Tool and Chisel Stone, carries Vintage Tool charm — truly One of a Kind, a Unique Gift, and an Original Gift from Kyoto’s traditional craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DAIKUDOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44565990211626,"sku":null,"price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5787\/8570\/files\/il_fullxfull.7260624938_mpve.jpg?v=1783943969","url":"https:\/\/daikudou.com\/products\/natural-whetstone-asagi-1560g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4347417785","provider":"DAIKUDOU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}