{"product_id":"natural-whetstone-tomae-asagi-1142g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4347383805","title":"Natural Whetstone Tomae Asagi 1142g | Made in Japan, Kyoto, Shohonyama","description":"\u003cp\u003eShohonyama Tomae Asagi – 1142 g (approx. 212 × 82 × 26 mm) | Hard Finishing Stone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn authentic Japanese Whetstone and Natural Whetstone (Awasedo) quarried from the Tomae-Asagi strata in Kyoto’s Shohonyama region.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis fine-grade Tomae Asagi (戸前浅黄) weighs 1142 g and features a perfectly clean sharpening surface with no visible suji (natural lines).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHard and finely grained, it offers strong polishing power while maintaining smooth and precise Sharpening Stone feedback.\u003cbr\u003e\nIdeal for achieving razor-sharp, mirror-like finishes on high-grade blades, combining control, responsiveness, and refined balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back and sides are sealed with Ishisan (traditional water-based protective coating) to ensure durability, moisture resistance, and long-term stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Shohonyama (Kyoto, Japan)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Tomae Asagi (Awasedo)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 212 × 82 × 26 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1142 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness: Hard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Clean surface, no suji\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoating: Back and sides sealed with Ishisan (water-based protective coating)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔪 Recommended for\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnife Sharpening (Yanagiba, Deba, Gyuto, and other Japanese kitchen knives)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTool Sharpening (Chisels \/ nomi, Plane blades \/ kanna)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRazors and precision woodworking tools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Shohonyama Tomae Asagi of this clarity and quality is exceptionally rare — delivering superb Sharpening Stone performance, refined feedback, and high Rare Stone collectible value.\u003cbr\u003e\nAs a masterpiece of Traditional Craft and Natural Stone, it also serves as a fine Woodworking Tool, Chisel Stone, and Vintage Tool.\u003cbr\u003e\nA refined Japanese Whetstone and Natural Whetstone Sharpening Stone for Knife Sharpening and Tool Sharpening.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Rare Stone, serving as a Woodworking Tool and Chisel Stone, carries Vintage Tool charm — truly One of a Kind, a Unique Gift, and an Original Gift from Kyoto’s traditional craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DAIKUDOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44565990277162,"sku":null,"price":378.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5787\/8570\/files\/il_fullxfull.7308348545_pzdb.jpg?v=1783943966","url":"https:\/\/daikudou.com\/products\/natural-whetstone-tomae-asagi-1142g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4347383805","provider":"DAIKUDOU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}