{"product_id":"natural-whetstone-tamba-aoto-3935g-medium-stone-made-in-japan-kyoto-okahana-kameoka-4371151439","title":"Natural Whetstone Tamba Aoto 3935g | Medium Stone |  | Made in Japan, Kyoto, Okahana Kameoka","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare Japanese natural whetstone (Aoto) from Okahana, Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture, known as Tamba Aoto.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt features a deep blue-black color with numerous “goma” speckles. Slightly harder than typical Aoto, yet it reacts quickly, raises a moderate slurry, and provides a smooth sharpening feel—very easy to handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: approx. 3935 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: length 21.8 cm, width 7.0–8.6 cm, thickness 8.2–8.4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForm: Shaped while leaving part of the natural split surface, so the width is not perfectly uniform\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: No cracks or dangerous lines observed, overall homogeneous and stable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtection: Only the sides have been sealed with Ishisan water-based protective coating for whetstones. Top and bottom remain unsealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOkahana Tamba Aoto of this size and quality is extremely difficult to obtain today, as mining has long ceased.\u003cbr\u003e\nA rare opportunity for serious sharpeners and collectors—suitable for kitchen knives, chisels, and woodworking planes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DAIKUDOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44565987065898,"sku":null,"price":578.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5787\/8570\/files\/il_fullxfull.7260470320_jqsr.jpg?v=1783943921","url":"https:\/\/daikudou.com\/products\/natural-whetstone-tamba-aoto-3935g-medium-stone-made-in-japan-kyoto-okahana-kameoka-4371151439","provider":"DAIKUDOU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}