{"product_id":"yoto-kokuro-aka-japanese-natural-whetstone","title":"Iyoto Kokuro aka 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\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-is-intersecting=\"true\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-699f9825-ffa0-8329-8ed3-0250a5362ee8-4\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-78\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-699f9825-ffa0-8329-8ed3-0250a5362ee8-4\" data-turn-id=\"request-699f9825-ffa0-8329-8ed3-0250a5362ee8-4\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto 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lbs).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness: med 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. 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