{"product_id":"japanese-natural-whetstone-rare-ouchi-usu-karasu-1379g-kyoto-japan-10-24","title":"●Japanese Natural Whetstone Rare! Ouchi Usu Karasu 1379g Kyoto Japan 10.31","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\nh1{\n}\nh2,h3{\nborder-left:4px solid #FF0000;\npadding:1px 7px;\nmargin:10px;\nmargin-top:2em;\ncolor: ;\n}\np, .product_dec div{\nmargin-bottom:2em;\npadding:0.5em 2em;\ncolor: ;\n}\n#main{\nmax-width:100%;\nborder:1px solid ;\nbackground:;\nborder-radius: 0.5em; \n-moz-border-radius: 0.5em;\n-webkit-border-radius: 0.5em;\n-o-border-radius: 0.5em;\n-ms-border-radius: 0.5em;\n}\nimg{\nmax-width:100%;\n}\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) {\n#main{\nmargin:0 auto;\nmax-width:100%;\n}\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 28px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00429a; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 28px;\"\u003eJapanese Natural Whetstone Rare! Ouchi Usu Karasu 1379g Kyoto Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product_dec\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" height=\"32\" bgcolor=\"#FFCC33\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\" width=\"25%\" height=\"30\" bgcolor=\"#FFE566\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2e6b31; font-family: MS Sans Serif; font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"75%\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: MS Sans Serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an Ouchi Karasu natural finishing whetstone from Kyoto, Japan.Ouchi is one of Kyoto’s traditional natural whetstone-producing areas, known for finishing stones with distinctive appearances and refined sharpening characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong these, Karasu stones are particularly appreciated for their irregular dark gray to black markings, which give each stone a unique appearance and make them especially attractive to Japanese natural whetstone enthusiasts and collectors.This particular specimen features a beautiful combination of pale blue-gray and grayish-green tones, interwoven with subtle yellowish-brown and soft yellow-green coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicate dark gray to black Karasu markings appear across the sharpening surface, creating a subdued and elegant appearance rather than the bold, high-contrast patterns often associated with Karasu stones.When the surface is wetted, these subtle, ink-like Karasu patterns become more pronounced, revealing a beautiful contrast against the gray-green and yellowish-brown background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overlapping shades and flowing patterns resemble a traditional Japanese ink-wash painting, offering a fascinating glimpse into the natural geological character of the stone.The sides display predominantly calm blue-gray tones, with occasional pale yellowish-brown streaks and subtle variations in coloration that reflect the stone’s natural geological formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts well-proportioned rectangular shape provides a generous sharpening surface, making it practical for sharpening kitchen knives and various other edged tools.One of the most appealing characteristics of this stone is its exceptionally smooth, gentle sharpening feel, combined with the formation of a relatively creamy gray slurry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the beginning of the sharpening process, the blade moves smoothly across the surface with minimal catching or resistance. The stone provides a gentle, comfortable contact sensation, allowing the blade to glide naturally while maintaining excellent control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis smooth and predictable feedback makes the stone particularly enjoyable for delicate edge refinement and finishing work, where consistency and precise blade control are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs sharpening progresses, a relatively creamy, smooth gray slurry develops on the surface. Unlike the thin, watery slurry produced by some other natural whetstones, this slurry has a slightly richer consistency, providing a gentle and controlled abrasive action between the blade and the stone.As the slurry spreads evenly across the sharpening surface, it further enhances the smoothness of the sharpening experience, allowing the blade to move comfortably without excessive friction or resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn terms of finishing characteristics, this stone produces a naturally subdued, cloudy finish rather than a highly reflective mirror polish.Its gentle abrasive action is particularly suitable for creating a Kasumi finish, especially on traditional Japanese knives constructed with soft iron cladding and a hard steel cutting core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soft iron develops a delicate, misty appearance, creating a pleasing contrast with the steel and highlighting the different textures of the two materials. Rather than producing an excessively bright or reflective surface, the stone brings out a softer, more natural finish with subtle depth and character.This makes it an attractive choice for sharpeners who appreciate the understated beauty of traditional Japanese polishing techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to kitchen knives, this Ouchi Karasu can also be used for finishing woodworking tools such as Japanese planes (\u003cem\u003eKanna\u003c\/em\u003e) and chisels (\u003cem\u003eNomi\u003c\/em\u003e). It is particularly recommended for those who value a smooth, comfortable sharpening experience and prefer a natural, softly clouded finish.The beautiful interplay of pale gray-green and yellowish-brown tones, delicate ink-like Karasu markings, smooth and gentle sharpening feedback, relatively creamy gray slurry, and naturally subdued Kasumi finishing characteristics make this Ouchi Karasu a particularly appealing natural finishing whetstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombining practical sharpening performance with the distinctive aesthetic qualities of Kyoto natural whetstones, this specimen is an excellent choice for both dedicated sharpeners and collectors who appreciate the subtle beauty and individuality of Japanese natural stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: large;\"\u003ePlease note that these are not for beginner sharpeners since they're harder to use. These are natural stones meaning that every single one of them are different so my measured size are not accurate. This is a life time investment for people who lives sharpening their knives, razors and tools, do not hesitate to ask me your questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00429a; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00429a; font-family: MS Sans Serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Dimension :  \u003cspan face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#333333\" style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003e55-79mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 13.5pt;\"\u003e×177-195mm×36mm ( Approx.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00429a; font-family: MS Sans Serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight :1379g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #00429a; font-family: MS Sans Serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 66, 154); font-size: 14pt; font-family: MS Sans Serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e-\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 66, 154); font-size: large;\"\u003eGrit size:  For finishing process #8000\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00429a; font-size: large;\"\u003e- Hardness:4.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00429a; font-size: large;\"\u003e-Better Going with Nagura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00429a;\"\u003e- Excellent Sharpening stone for razors, tools, knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00429a;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14pt; 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