{"product_id":"natural-whetstone-karasu-894g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4343730689","title":"Natural Whetstone Karasu 894g | Made in Japan, Kyoto, Shohonyama","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural Whetstone – Shohonyama Awasedo “Iromono” Red Type (Aka-pin) with Karasu Pattern – 894 g (approx. 208 × 82 × 22 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare Japanese Natural Whetstone (Awasedo) quarried from Kyoto’s Shohonyama area, long revered as the heart of Japan’s natural finishing stone tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Iromono (Aka-pin, red-hued) stone was originally stocked by a long-established Kyoto whetstone shop, a member of the Kyoto Natural Whetstone Association, guaranteeing authenticity and provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts surface displays a warm reddish tone with elegant Karasu (crow-feather) patterns — a classic aesthetic combination highly sought after by collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\nWith slightly soft hardness, it delivers a smooth and silky sharpening feel, creating a refined kasumi (misty) finish especially suited for Japanese kitchen knives forged from Shirogami (white steel) and Aogami (blue steel).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural suji (lines) are visible and may be felt slightly during sharpening, but they do not interfere with performance — rather, they highlight the stone’s genuine, unaltered character.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe back and sides are sealed with Ishisan (water-based protective coating) for durability and preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Shohonyama, Kyoto, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Iromono (Aka-pin, red-hued) with Karasu pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 208 × 82 × 22 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 894 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness: Slightly soft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Lapped flat, chamfered, 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 (especially Shirogami and Aogami steels)\u003cbr\u003e\nKasumi (hazy) finish polishing\u003cbr\u003e\nProfessional chefs and serious sharpening enthusiasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Natural Stone shaped through Kyoto’s Traditional Craft, combining gentle tactile feedback with refined finishing ability.\u003cbr\u003e\nPerfect as an Original Gift or Unique Gift, this One of a Kind Shohonyama Iromono (Aka-pin) captures both the artistry and history of Japan’s finest whetstones.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DAIKUDOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44565984870442,"sku":null,"price":248.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5787\/8570\/files\/il_fullxfull.7302752985_e756.jpg?v=1783943890","url":"https:\/\/daikudou.com\/products\/natural-whetstone-karasu-894g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4343730689","provider":"DAIKUDOU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}