{"product_id":"natural-whetstone-karasu-1700g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4347267473","title":"Natural Whetstone Karasu 1700g | Made in Japan, Kyoto, Shohonyama","description":"\u003cp\u003eShohonyama Red Iromono (Aka-pin) – 1700 g (approx. 203 × 80 × 43 mm) | #30 Thick Cut Soft Finishing Stone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn authentic Japanese Whetstone (Natural Whetstone) from Kyoto’s Shohonyama region, known for its exceptional Finishing Stones (Awasedo) prized by professional sharpeners and collectors alike.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Rare Stone Red Iromono (Aka-pin) features a gentle reddish tone with faint Karasu (crow-feather) patterns and a soft, slightly cloudy surface that produces a smooth kasumi-style finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft in hardness, it excels in sharpening kitchen knives and delicate edge tools, providing a pleasant tactile feel and rich slurry generation.\u003cbr\u003e\nNatural suji (lines) are visible and can be felt during use, but they do not interfere with sharpening performance.\u003cbr\u003e\nClassified as a #30 thick cut, this stone offers excellent durability and long-term usability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface has been professionally lapped and is ready for use, with the back and sides sealed using Ishisan (traditional water-based protective coating) for stability and preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Shohonyama (Kyoto, Japan)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Red Iromono (Aka-pin) with light Karasu texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 203 × 80 × 43 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1700 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness: Soft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut: #30 thick cut for extended lifespan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Unused, lapped and ready to use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoating: Back and sides sealed with Ishisan (water-based protective sealant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔪 Recommended for\u003cbr\u003e\nJapanese kitchen knives (Gyuto, Yanagiba, Petty, Deba), chisels (nomi), plane blades (kanna), razors, and fine precision blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Natural Stone shaped by Kyoto’s Traditional Craft, uniting practical sharpening performance with the beauty of red-toned stone patterns.\u003cbr\u003e\nPerfect as an Original Gift or Unique Gift, this One of a Kind Shohonyama Red Iromono (Aka-pin) offers both refined usability and collector-grade appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DAIKUDOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44565990342698,"sku":null,"price":388.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5787\/8570\/files\/il_fullxfull.7254772546_swwo.jpg?v=1783943971","url":"https:\/\/daikudou.com\/products\/natural-whetstone-karasu-1700g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4347267473","provider":"DAIKUDOU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}