{"product_id":"natural-whetstone-white-suita-1575g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4391790000","title":"Natural Whetstone White Suita 1575g | Made in Japan, Kyoto, Shohonyama","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful white Suita whetstone from the Shohonyama region of Kyoto, Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\nMedium-hard in feel, this stone provides a smooth sharpening response and produces a refined kasumi-style finish with a soft, controllable slurry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note:\u003cbr\u003e\nDue to the natural structure of this stone, a thin layer around the first 5 mm of use may show minor layer separation.\u003cbr\u003e\nOnce past that thin layer, the whetstone sharpens normally with no negative effect on performance.\u003cbr\u003e\nBecause of this natural characteristic, the price is set slightly lower than the typical market value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. 205 × 79 × 40 mm \/ 1575 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Shohonyama (Kyoto, Japan)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: White Suita\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness: Medium-hard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLines: Some natural patterns resembling suji, but they do not affect sharpening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: No cracks or chips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharacter: Smooth sharpening feel with balanced cutting speed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Clear kasumi finish suitable for kitchen knives and chisels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo cracks or chips.\u003cbr\u003e\nNatural patterns that look like suji are present, but they are superficial and do not affect sharpening.\u003cbr\u003e\nOverall, the surface is clean, stable, and easy to work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSides sealed with Ishisan water-based protective coating.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DAIKUDOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44565984313386,"sku":null,"price":438.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5787\/8570\/files\/il_fullxfull.7315623276_e123.jpg?v=1783943884","url":"https:\/\/daikudou.com\/products\/natural-whetstone-white-suita-1575g-made-in-japan-kyoto-shohonyama-4391790000","provider":"DAIKUDOU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}