{"product_id":"iyoto-ko-kuro-aka-small-black-and-red-medium-grit-japanese-natural-whetstone-1","title":"Iyoto Ko Kuro Aka (Small Black and Red) Medium Grit Japanese Natural Whetstone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis exceptional Japanese whetstone was selected by us and imported directly from Japan, thoroughly tested and sealed on the sides to protect the stone for long term use. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"278\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt measures 230 mm (9.06 inches) long × 115 mm (4.53 inches) wide × 25 mm (0.98 inches) tall, and weighs 1446 g (51.01 oz \/ 3.19 lbs).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness: Hard\/Fine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eNewly mined Iyoto stone from Ehime. These Iyoto are considered Naka Toishi, or medium grit. They range in hardness and refinement capabilities with a wide range of potential performance characteristics depending on the type. There are 10+ different types of Iyoto which are currently being produced. This type is called Ko Kuro Aka or Black and Red. This piece displays a Vividly contrasting pattern and color scheme. A much more firm and fine example, which is typical for this type. This piece displays fine performance characteristics and can be used as a pre finishing stone for razors. Fine enough for knife edge finishing as it produces an edge with amazing tooth\/bite. This piece displays a slightly granular yet fine feel when used with water only. When slurried, the cutting action increases and medium grit scratches removed quickly and efficiently. A solid medium grit to medium fine stone. can remove bevel setting scratches with forced slurry. Capable of finishing knives and some tools. A solid pre finishing stone when used with water only. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griffith Shaving Goods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42688043647070,"sku":"8037","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/2905\/files\/IMG_0622_f243b1a7-7e98-4513-8a1b-efd0e69025cc.jpg?v=1776893050","url":"https:\/\/www.griffithshavinggoods.com\/products\/iyoto-ko-kuro-aka-small-black-and-red-medium-grit-japanese-natural-whetstone-1","provider":"Griffith Shaving Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}