{"product_id":"natural-whetstone-karasu-577g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4356969373","title":"Natural Whetstone Karasu 577g | Made in Japan, Kyoto, Shohonyama","description":"\u003cp\u003eShohonyama Suita – 577 g (approx. 187 × 80 × 18 mm) | Ghost Karasu Pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn authentic Japanese Whetstone (Natural Whetstone) from Kyoto’s Shohonyama region — renowned for producing Japan’s finest Finishing Stones (Awasedo).\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Rare Stone Suita features a delicate “Ghost Karasu” pattern, a faint and misty crow-feather texture that appears subtly across the surface — a visual hallmark admired by collectors and craftsmen alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut from old stock, this soft Suita provides smooth tactile feedback and a forgiving sharpening touch.\u003cbr\u003e\nIts slightly porous texture helps form a rich slurry quickly, offering excellent control and a refined, kasumi (hazy) finish — ideal for everyday sharpening and gentle polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back and sides are sealed with Ishisan (traditional water-based protective coating) to enhance durability and long-term preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Shohonyama (Kyoto, Japan)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Suita (soft finishing stone) with Ghost Karasu pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 187 × 80 × 18 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 577 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness: Soft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Unused\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, chisels (nomi), plane blades (kanna), gentle finishing, and kasumi polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Natural Stone shaped by Kyoto’s Traditional Craft, uniting subtle beauty with daily practicality.\u003cbr\u003e\nPerfect as an Original Gift or Unique Gift, this One of a Kind Shohonyama Suita embodies both the grace and performance of Japan’s whetstone heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DAIKUDOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44565989687338,"sku":null,"price":178.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5787\/8570\/files\/il_fullxfull.7260426088_dz5k.jpg?v=1783943958","url":"https:\/\/daikudou.com\/products\/natural-whetstone-karasu-577g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4356969373","provider":"DAIKUDOU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}