{"product_id":"natural-whetstone-nakayama-tomae-madara-1435g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama","title":"Natural Whetstone Nakayama Tomae madara 1435g | Made in Japan, Kyoto, Shohonyama","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAuthentic Japanese Natural Whetstone: Nakayama Tomae Madara 1435g | Custom-Made Size 30 Large Format\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn authentic Nakayama Tomae natural finishing whetstone (Awasedo) from Shohonyama, Kyoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a custom-made Betsuatsurae Size 30 large-format whetstone, measuring approximately 208 × 86 × 33 mm and weighing 1,435 g. Its unusually large dimensions and special-order specification make it a highly uncommon piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExtremely Rare Custom-Made Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the finest Nakayama Tomae stones, only a few percent exhibit this distinctive Madara (mottled) pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stone was produced as a special-order piece using carefully selected natural stone material. There is no fixed production schedule for stones of this type. Future availability depends entirely on the discovery of suitable raw material and the craftsman's ability to produce another piece of comparable quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven if another Nakayama stone becomes available in the future, reproducing the same size, pattern, structure, and sharpening characteristics cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlawless Condition \u0026amp; Dual-Surface Usability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stone is in unused, pristine condition and is structurally intact. It has no toxic lines, cracks, or problematic inclusions, providing a clean and reliable sharpening surface without concerns about damaging the edge of a blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll four corners are exceptionally crisp and remain completely chip-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back surface has been fully prepared and flattened for sharpening. This allows the back to be used as the primary working surface while preserving the beautiful, untouched Madara pattern on the top face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSharpening Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stone offers a smooth and responsive sharpening feel with excellent tactile feedback. It produces a refined, razor-sharp edge with a clean and controlled sharpening action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts characteristics make it suitable for a wide range of traditional Japanese tools, including professional kitchen knives, Japanese chisels (Nomi), and Japanese kanna (woodworking planes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Nakayama, Shohonyama, Kyoto, Japan\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1,435 g\u003cbr\u003eSize: Approx. 208 × 86 × 33 mm\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Custom-Made Size 30 Large Format\u003cbr\u003eType: Tomae Madara\u003cbr\u003eHardness: ★★★★☆ (Medium-Hard)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Unused, pristine condition\u003cbr\u003eStructure: No lines or cracks; fully intact\u003cbr\u003eCorners: All four corners intact and chip-free\u003cbr\u003eTreatment: A light coat of \"Ishisan\" protective sealant has been applied to the sides and back surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference Price for Display Only: $10,000 USD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DAIKUDOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44702365089834,"sku":null,"price":37461.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5787\/8570\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_06875f72-0c89-47da-89b0-62b1e360ca16.jpg?v=1787191420","url":"https:\/\/daikudou.com\/products\/natural-whetstone-nakayama-tomae-madara-1435g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama","provider":"DAIKUDOU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}