{"product_id":"japanese-natural-whetstone-shohonyama-takao-suita-30-size-856g-10-24","title":"●Japanese Natural Whetstone Shohonyama Takao Suita 30' Size 856g 10.24","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"inkfrog_crosspromo_top\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv 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;\"\u003eJapanese Natural Whetstone Shohonyama Takao Suita 30' Size 856g\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-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 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTakao Suita natural finishing whetstone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, originating from Takao, one of Kyoto’s traditional natural whetstone-producing areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTakao is one of the historically recognized sources of Kyoto natural whetstones. Suita stones, characterized by their distinctive layered structure and excellent abrasive properties, have long been used in Japan for sharpening and finishing a wide variety of edged tools, including kitchen knives, Japanese planes (Kanna), and chisels (Nomi).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular specimen features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea beautifully distinctive appearance, with yellowish-brown to reddish-rust-colored Su (natural pores and inclusions characteristic of Suita stones) scattered across a pale grayish-white to subtly bluish-gray surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The sharpening face displays numerous Su markings of varying sizes, accompanied by delicate black patterns and fine natural lines reminiscent of geological formations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlong the sides, intricate layers transition from white to pale ochre, revealing the stone’s natural sedimentary structure. These complex colors and patterns, formed over an immense period of geological time, contribute to the unique beauty and character of this individual stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most remarkable characteristics of this whetstone is its ability to produce slurry almost immediately, combined with the firm, refined sharpening feel of a dense, tightly structured Suita.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs soon as sharpening begins, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea fine, dark black slurry develops rapidly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, demonstrating the stone’s excellent abrasive action. Unlike the thick, creamy slurry commonly associated with softer whetstones, the slurry produced by this specimen is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erelatively thin, fluid, and free-flowing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis lightweight slurry moves naturally between the blade and the sharpening surface, preventing excessive resistance and allowing for a smooth, comfortable sharpening experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the same time, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe stone itself possesses a dense, compact structure that provides the distinctive firm and controlled sharpening feel of a well-consolidated Suita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Despite its ability to generate slurry quickly, the stone does not feel excessively soft. Instead, its sharpening surface maintains a satisfying degree of firmness and stability, providing reliable feedback and support throughout the sharpening process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring sharpening, a slight difference in surface texture may occasionally be felt between the Su areas and the surrounding stone. However, these variations do not cause scratches on the blade surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis balance between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erapid slurry formation and a dense, tightly structured stone body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the most appealing qualities of this particular specimen. It offers the lively, effortless sharpening sensation of a thin, free-flowing black slurry while retaining the precise blade feedback characteristic of a dense Suita.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis whetstone is well suited for finishing a variety of edged tools, including kitchen knives, Japanese planes, and chisels. In addition to refining cutting edges, it also offers excellent potential for producing a beautiful, natural \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKasumi finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, enhancing the visual contrast between the softer iron cladding (Jigane) and the hardened steel cutting core (Hagane).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful grayish-white surface decorated with yellowish-brown Su markings, intricate natural layering, rapidly developing black slurry with a light and fluid consistency, and the firm, refined sharpening sensation of a dense Suita.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombining all these distinctive characteristics, this Takao Suita is an attractive natural finishing whetstone that offers both practical sharpening performance and remarkable visual appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is an excellent choice not only for sharpeners who appreciate the unique characteristics of Kyoto natural whetstones, but also for collectors who value the individuality and natural beauty of traditional Japanese sharpening stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 18px;\"\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"font-size: large; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eDimension : 77mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\"\u003e×203mm×25\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003emm ( Approx.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"font-size: large; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eWeight: 856g\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 tools. \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.\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\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: MS Sans Serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003caside style=\"font-family: Arial; 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