{"product_id":"yoshihiro-premium-natural-sharpening-whetstone-shiage-finishing-stone-grade-30-ns30-49","title":"Yoshihiro Premium Natural Sharpening Whetstone Shiage Finishing stone Grade 30 (NS30-49)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Whetstone - Ohira Mountain, Kyoto, Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.11\"L x 2.95\"W x 1.57\"H (206mm x 76mm x 40mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinishing Stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very fine grained (8000-12000 grit)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMined Mountain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ohira Mountain, Kyoto, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA key component of knife care is proper sharpening. Japanese knives should always be sharpened and honed on premium quality Japanese water stones. A good quality Japanese water stone not only provides the best surface for maintaining your knife's blade, but it also preserves the high-quality steel of your knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Our Natural Whetstone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from the renowned quarries of \u003cstrong\u003eKyoto, Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e, our natural whetstones are considered the pinnacle of sharpening tools. This very fine grained finishing stone is recommended for experienced sharpeners only, as its natural quality means that sharpening particles may vary in consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach natural whetstone will slightly differ in size and condition, so we highly encourage you to review all the pictures before making your choice. Please note that no guarantees can be provided regarding the inner makeup of these stones due to their unique characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare for Your Knives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best knives require special care and consideration. Knives from \u003cstrong\u003eYoshihiro Cutlery\u003c\/strong\u003e are crafted with meticulous attention by master craftsmen, utilizing a labor-intensive process to create steel that possesses the right balance of hardness and elasticity for optimal performance. Sharpening your Japanese knives on premium quality water stones is essential to maintain their superior quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe sale of this product is final, meaning that no refunds or returns can be accepted after purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yoshihiro Cutlery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45026384314598,"sku":"NS30-049","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0505\/4778\/5915\/files\/NS30_049_001.jpg?v=1753475942","url":"https:\/\/echefknifv.com\/products\/yoshihiro-premium-natural-sharpening-whetstone-shiage-finishing-stone-grade-30-ns30-49","provider":"Yoshihiro Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}