{"product_id":"japanese-natural-whetstone-shohonyama-shinden-shiro-suita-794g-10-17","title":"●Japanese Natural Whetstone Shohonyama Shinden Shiro Suita 794g 10.17","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"inkfrog_crosspromo_top\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"inkfrog_crosspromo_top\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\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=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; text-align: center;\"\u003e Japanese Natural Whetstone Shohonyama Shinden Shiro Suita 794g\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\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"32\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#ffcc33\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"25%\" height=\"30\" align=\"center\" 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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShinden Shiro Suita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a natural finishing whetstone from Kyoto, Japan, characterized by its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edense, fine-grained structure and excellent abrasive performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sharpening surface features a pale creamy-white to soft yellowish-white base, with warm yellowish-brown and subtle orange tones appearing throughout. Delicate natural lines run across the surface, giving the stone a distinctive yet elegant appearance. When wet, the variations in color become more pronounced, revealing the rich natural character of the stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most remarkable characteristics of this particular stone is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent grip on the blade despite its high density and tightly compacted structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. From the beginning of sharpening, it provides clear tactile feedback, allowing the user to maintain consistent contact between the blade and the stone. It offers a firm, controlled sharpening feel without being excessively slippery or causing the edge to catch on the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring sharpening, the stone produces a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erich, dark slurry that becomes almost black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, demonstrating its excellent abrasive performance. The slurry works evenly across the cutting edge and bevel, allowing efficient material removal while progressively refining the steel toward a delicate, well-balanced finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother particularly noteworthy feature is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent release of metal particles during sharpening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Metal swarf generated during the sharpening process does not readily accumulate or adhere excessively to the stone's surface, but is instead efficiently carried away by the slurry. This helps maintain consistent sharpening resistance and allows for a smooth, uninterrupted sharpening process. The ability to keep the sharpening surface relatively clean also contributes to a more predictable and comfortable sharpening experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent blade grip, a firm and responsive sharpening feel, and efficient swarf release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides outstanding control throughout the sharpening process. It allows the user to adjust pressure and sharpening angles with precision, making the stone suitable for everything from delicate edge refinement to polishing wider bevel surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis stone is particularly well suited for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efinishing traditional Japanese kitchen knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing precise refinement of the hardened steel edge while also being effective for achieving a smooth, natural \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKasumi finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on soft iron cladding. It is also suitable for finishing chisels, hand plane blades, and various other edged tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts dense and compact structure, excellent blade grip, rich dark slurry, efficient swarf release, and outstanding sharpening control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combine to make this a highly practical and well-balanced natural finishing whetstone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite its compact size, this Shinden Shiro Suita offers an excellent combination of abrasive efficiency and delicate control, allowing the sharpener to translate precise movements and intentions into beautifully refined cutting edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\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 live sharpening their knives and tools, do not hesitate to ask me your questions.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 13.5pt;\"\u003eDimension  : 70mm \u003cspan\u003ex 124-131mm x17-30mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 13.5pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWeight: 794g ( inc. wooden base )\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e- Grit size: fine #6000-8000\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e- Nagura is not needed but using one will definitely speed up the process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e- Excellent finishing stone for knives,  and woodworking tools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e- Hardness: 4.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: MS Sans Serif; 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