{"product_id":"natural-whetstone-shobudani-tomae-asagi-1288g-japanese-shohonyama-4357067224","title":"Natural Whetstone Shōbudani Tomae Asagi 1288g | Japanese Shohonyama","description":"\u003cp\u003eShobudani Gosenryo-yama Mizu Asagi 1288g – Rare Hard-Grade Finishing Stone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare Shobudani Gosenryo-yama Mizu Asagi natural finishing whetstone (Awasedo) from Kyoto, Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight \/ Size: 1288 g, 205 × 75 × 35 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Gosenryo-yama comes from the old saying: “This mountain is worth five thousand ryō,” reflecting its historical value and prestige among Japanese whetstones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a hard-grade Mizu Asagi, producing a distinctive misty hazy finish, slightly different from the mirror-like polish of Nakayama stones. It reacts strongly with steel, creating both a sharp edge and refined aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back and sides are sealed with Cashew lacquer for enhanced durability and long-term preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for professional use—especially for fine kitchen knives—this stone is considered one of the finest examples from the Shobudani mines, combining excellent sharpening performance with historical and collector value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DAIKUDOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44565989621802,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5787\/8570\/files\/il_fullxfull.7308374417_4c52.jpg?v=1783943957","url":"https:\/\/daikudou.com\/products\/natural-whetstone-shobudani-tomae-asagi-1288g-japanese-shohonyama-4357067224","provider":"DAIKUDOU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}