{"product_id":"natural-whetstone-midori-ita-usu-karasu-3680g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4367282109","title":"Natural Whetstone Midori-ita Usu-Karasu 3680g | Made in Japan, Kyoto, Shohonyama","description":"\u003cp\u003eShohonyama Midori-ita Usu-Karasu 3680g – Japanese Natural Finishing Whetstone, 30-Kiri Extra-Thick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare Shohonyama Midori-ita Usu-Karasu natural finishing whetstone from Kyoto, weighing 3680 g.\u003cbr\u003e\nIts massive body (210 × 80 × 94 mm) is cut in the 30-kiri extra-thick format, ensuring exceptional durability and long-term stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stone features a green base with faint Karasu (crow-like) patterns drifting across the surface. Hardness is medium, providing excellent sharpening feedback, strong polishing power, and a refined finish.\u003cbr\u003e\nNatural lines (suji) are present but do not interfere with sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sides and back have been sealed with Ishisan, a professional water-based protective coating, preventing cracking and water absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📐 Specifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Shohonyama, Kyoto, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Midori-ita Usu-Karasu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 3680 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 210 × 80 × 94 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: 30-kiri, extra-thick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness: Medium – excellent sharpening feedback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Unused, lapped surface, sides and back sealed with Ishisan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔪 Recommended for\u003cbr\u003e\nKitchen knives, plane blades, chisels, razors, and fine woodworking tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA massive, extra-thick Shohonyama Karasu stone—rarely available today. Both highly practical for heavy use and valuable as a collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DAIKUDOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44565983461418,"sku":null,"price":948.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5787\/8570\/files\/il_fullxfull.7308577715_7pxl.jpg?v=1783943871","url":"https:\/\/daikudou.com\/products\/natural-whetstone-midori-ita-usu-karasu-3680g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4367282109","provider":"DAIKUDOU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}