{"product_id":"shohonzan-karasu-1145g-dressed-black-crow-pattern-finishing-stone-4344169934","title":"Shohonzan Karasu 1145g, Dressed, Black Crow Pattern, Finishing Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare and beautiful natural whetstone from Kyoto — a Karasu Aoto (Crow Blue Stone) from the Shohonzan area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Size: 205mm × 80mm × 30mm  \u003cbr\u003e\n- Weight: 1145g  \u003cbr\u003e\n- Type: Karasu Awasedo  \u003cbr\u003e\n- Condition: Carefully dressed (yōjō) by a skilled whetstone craftsman  \u003cbr\u003e\n- Hardness: Medium-hard  \u003cbr\u003e\n- Cutting feel: Crisp, smooth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stone features a calm beige to gray base tone with bold **black \"karasu\" (crow) patterns** clearly visible across the surface.  \u003cbr\u003e\nThis kind of sharp contrast is rare and highly valued for both aesthetic and collectible appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessionally flattened and finished. The edges and base are in excellent condition.  \u003cbr\u003e\nThere is a namazu line present, but it does not interfere with sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for kitchen knives, plane blades, chisels, and fine tool edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA perfect balance of functionality and natural beauty.  \u003cbr\u003e\nShips from Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DAIKUDOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44565991456810,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5787\/8570\/files\/il_fullxfull.7115978149_nj51.jpg?v=1783943982","url":"https:\/\/daikudou.com\/products\/shohonzan-karasu-1145g-dressed-black-crow-pattern-finishing-stone-4344169934","provider":"DAIKUDOU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}