{"product_id":"nakayama-akapin-koppa-japanese-natural-whetstone","title":"Nakayama Akapin Koppa 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 sides and back to protect the stone for long term use. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt measures 120 mm (4.72 inches) long × 100 mm (3.94 inches) wide × 25 mm (0.98 inches) tall, and weighs 702 g (24.76 oz \/ 1.55 lbs).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness: 4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eNakayama is one of the original Honyama Mines, along with Shobudani. Nakayama are some of the most highly sought after stones worldwide and for great reason. Nakayama have been used throughout history for a wide variety of tasks and applications including razors, knives, tools and swords. This Nakayama was mined around the 1970's when mining started to decrease. Nakayama are known for being extremely grit rich, hard, and composed of highly abrasive, yet fine particles. For this reason, they are highly effective in cutting the hard steel, which makes them amazing for razors. This Akapin is a firm example with traditional reddish\/brown base color. Quite easy to work with but it has a few lines which will need removal. priced low for the presence of lines. A sizeable chunk of Nakayama which can be used effectively after lines are removed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griffith Shaving Goods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42688489848926,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/2905\/files\/IMG_0658_183112d7-43cd-4c8b-979a-874b7d276f00.jpg?v=1776908026","url":"https:\/\/www.griffithshavinggoods.com\/products\/nakayama-akapin-koppa-japanese-natural-whetstone","provider":"Griffith Shaving Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}