{"product_id":"japanese-natural-whetstone-jnat-shobonyama-shiro-suita-aka-renge-705g-with-base","title":"Japanese Natural Whetstone JNAT Shobonyama Shiro Suita Aka Renge 705g With Base","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU \/ Item reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 有 No.T 49 202606\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eUsed condition with some signs of wear, scratches, and stains as expected from a vintage\/natural stone. The whetstone is securely fixed to a Hinoki (Japanese cypress) wooden base with silicone, and the sides\/bottom are sealed for protection. Total weight is 705g including the base. The sharpening surface is in good working order. Please check the photos carefully to evaluate the condition.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Summary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a high-quality Japanese Natural Whetstone (JNAT) known as \"Shobonyama Shiro Suita\" with beautiful \"Aka Renge\" (red lotus patterns). It is a finishing stone (Shiage-toishi) that features a slightly soft hardness, providing excellent smooth gliding and generating rich, dark slurry easily. It offers strong abrasive power, delivering a beautifully clouded finish on the jigane (soft steel) and a razor-sharp edge on the hagane (hard steel). Ideal for sharpening chisels, planes, kitchen knives, and carving tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-owned \/ Used. It has scratches, stains, and minor structural natural lines typical of natural stones. It comes securely attached to a custom Hinoki (Japanese cypress) wooden base with silicone, and the non-sharpening sides have been sealed\/protected to prevent water damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n - Type: Japanese Natural Whetstone (JNAT)\u003cbr\u003e\n - Mine\/Layer: Shobonyama \/ Shiro Suita (White Suita) with Aka Renge\u003cbr\u003e\n - Hardness: Slightly Soft (Yayamawakame)\u003cbr\u003e\n - Maximum Stone Size: Approx. 111 x 72 x 30 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n - Total Weight: 705g (including the attached wooden base)\u003cbr\u003e\n - Origin: Kyoto, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\n - Included Items: Whetstone fixed on a wooden base (as shown in photos)\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant Notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this is a unique natural stone, its characteristics, patterns, and performance may vary based on usage. Please review all the provided photos closely to inspect the surface condition, edges, and base before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e White \/ Cream (with Red spots)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Stone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMPN:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials sourced from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 705g (1.55 lbs) with Wooden Base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Prop 65 Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unbranded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharpening Stone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaking Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-mined Natural Stone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finishing Stone (Shiage-toishi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kyoto Japan, Shohonyama Asagi, Razor Type, Finishing Stone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; international orders\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips from Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnited States:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping is charged in order-value bands designed to approximate 15% of the product subtotal. The exact shipping charge is shown at checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther available destinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free shipping for natural whetstones. Available destinations are shown at checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImport duties, taxes and customs fees depend on the destination and delivery arrangement. Please contact us before ordering if you would like to confirm how these charges will be handled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this stone? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact Shop Tokyo\u003c\/a\u003e. 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