{"product_id":"japanese-natural-whetstone-shobudani-tanjo-suita-suminagashi-996g-kyoto-10-24","title":"●Japanese Natural Whetstone Shobudani Tenjyo Suita Suminagashi 996g Kyoto 10.24","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\" id=\"inkfrog_crosspromo_top\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\" id=\"inkfrog_crosspromo_top\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e h1{ } h2,h3{ border-left:4px solid #FF0000; padding:1px 7px; margin:10px; margin-top:2em; color: ; } p, .product_dec div{ margin-bottom:2em; padding:0.5em 2em; color: ; } #main{ max-width:100%; border:1px solid ; background:; border-radius: 0.5em;  -moz-border-radius: 0.5em; -webkit-border-radius: 0.5em; -o-border-radius: 0.5em; -ms-border-radius: 0.5em; } img{ max-width:100%; } @media screen and (min-width: 768px) { #main{ margin:0 auto; max-width:100%; } } \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00429a; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 28px;\"\u003eJapanese Natural Whetstone Shobudani Tenjyo Suita Suminagashi 996g Kyoto \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\" class=\"product_dec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"height: 1596.4px; width: 99.4783%;\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" width=\"572\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 42px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 42px; width: 100%;\" bgcolor=\"#FFCC33\" height=\"32\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.8249%; height: 38px;\" height=\"44\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" width=\"549\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 38px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#FFE566\" height=\"30\" width=\"25%\" align=\"center\" style=\"width: 25%;\"\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 bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" width=\"75%\" style=\"width: 75%;\"\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 style=\"height: 1554.4px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 1554.4px; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"15\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTenjyo Suita natural finishing whetstone from Shoubudani, Kyoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of Japan’s most renowned natural whetstone-producing areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlongside prestigious locations such as Nakayama and Okudo, Shoubudani is recognized as one of the historically significant sources of Kyoto’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigashimono (Eastern Kyoto) natural whetstones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. For generations, it has produced high-quality stones traditionally used for the precise sharpening and polishing of Japanese swords, kitchen knives, planes, chisels, razors, and various other edged tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular stone features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeautiful natural coloration ranging from soft creamy yellow and pale pink to warm orange tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Delicate, intricately winding gray veins spread across the sharpening surface, creating a distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuminagashi (Japanese ink-marbling) pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reminiscent of a naturally painted landscape. When wet, the colors become even more vibrant, highlighting the beautiful contrast between the soft pink and yellowish-brown hues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse side displays a striking combination of bluish-gray stone and reddish-brown to ocher-colored natural areas, while the sides retain visible geological layers. These rich colors and natural formations give this individual stone its own unique character and visual appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sharpening experience is exceptionally comfortable, and the moment the blade touches the surface, the outstanding quality of a traditional Kyoto Higashimono Suita becomes immediately apparent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The stone offers a naturally smooth and responsive feel, combined with just the right amount of abrasive feedback, allowing excellent control over the blade throughout the sharpening process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring sharpening, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea rich, dark black slurry develops, providing excellent abrasive performance and effective material removal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Another notable characteristic is its excellent ability to release metal swarf and sharpening residue. Metal particles separate readily from the surface, minimizing loading and allowing the stone to maintain stable, consistent sharpening performance with a smooth and uninterrupted sharpening action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of abundant slurry production and smooth sharpening characteristics makes this stone particularly suitable for evenly refining blade surfaces and producing a beautiful, natural \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekasumi finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, enhancing the contrast between the soft iron cladding and the hard steel core.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its beautiful natural coloration, distinctive Suminagashi patterns, refined sharpening characteristics typical of high-quality Higashimono Suita, rich black slurry, and excellent swarf-release properties, this Shoubudani Tenjyo Suita is a truly remarkable natural finishing whetstone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is an excellent choice not only as a highly practical finishing stone but also as an appealing collectible that captures the beauty, craftsmanship, and rich heritage of Kyoto’s traditional natural whetstones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\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 sizes are not accurate. This is a lifetime investment for people who live sharpening their knives and tools, do not hesitate to ask me your questions.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: large; font-family: Arial;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\"\u003eDimension : 75mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\"\u003e×199mm×20-28\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003emm ( Approx.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: large; font-family: Arial;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eWeight:  996g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e- Grit size:  Fine 8000+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Nagura is not needed but using one will definitely speed up the process!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Excellent finishing stone for knives, and woodworking tools, razor, too. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: MS Sans Serif;\"\u003e-\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e Hardness: 4.0-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: MS Sans Serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- In my last photo, the producing area shows.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: MS Sans Serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll you can see on the picture will be included in a set of a package.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease refer to the pictures for more details.\u003cbr\u003ePlease check the pictures and don't hesitate to ask any questions about the item ! \u003cbr\u003eThank you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003caside\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"font-family: Arial; 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