{"product_id":"jnat-japanese-natural-whetstone-tsushima-toishi","title":"JNAT (Japanese Natural Whetstone) - Tsushima Toishi","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide coating is already applied. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 205mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 75mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 21mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 947g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness: ★★★\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e★☆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGrid roughly #4000-6000 suited as a finishing stone. With nagura stone, it can have a  softer and muddier texture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Tsushima stone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe high-quality natural whetstone, retrieved from beneath the waters of Asaji Bay in Nagasaki Prefecture, is highly esteemed for its exceptional value and rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe process of extracting it from the sea involves desalination and drying, demanding considerable time, expertise, and effort. These meticulous steps are believed to significantly enhance the whetstone's quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the excavation concluded over 40 years ago, obtaining it has become increasingly challenging, further highlighting its scarcity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis whetstone boasts exquisite hardness, providing flexibility while ensuring outstanding blade engagement. It also possesses a well-balanced combination of grinding and polishing capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith finely honed edges, it serves not only as a whetstone for knife finishing but also as a Nagura (a type of whetstone) for polishing other natural whetstones. Consequently, it is expected to yield a high-quality finish comparable to whetstones produced in Mikawa（三河）.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance for natural whetstones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not soak in water. Water penetrates into the layer of stone, causing it to crack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended to protect the sides with cashew coating from cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter use, wash with running water, wipe, wrap the stone with dry cloth and leave in a cool place. Please avoid direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eWhy do we sharpen with Jnat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePopularity of Jnat has grown because of the beautiful finishing results on the blade surface. It creates the distinct contrast between the edge line and cladding steel as well as natural luster that evenly appears throughout. Exceptional sharpness is also the point why users prefer Jnat. Furthermore\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eits delicate abrasive performance prevents excessive grinding on the steel\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich often leads to rust developed on scratches. Overall, Jnat enables more precise and even-toned sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1787\/0351\/products\/340695585_531467575733229_6530850556356366783_n.jpg?v=1681457006\u0026amp;width=700\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tsushima","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54613060419917,"sku":"exi1788088861772","price":86.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/3741\/8829\/files\/jnat-japanese-natural-whetstone---tsushima-toishi_1.jpg?v=1788088871","url":"https:\/\/revella.shop\/products\/jnat-japanese-natural-whetstone-tsushima-toishi","provider":"bravoclups","version":"1.0","type":"link"}