{"title":"Natural Japanese water stones","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural stones are graded from their density rather than their grit, making them inconsistent compared to their synthetic counterparts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural water stones require natural nagura stones to raise a slurry in order to manipulate grittiness. This is also a characteristic that differentiates naturals from synthetics which require synthetic nagura stones for cleaning, not slurry formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural stones are mined and require a very experienced eye in order to grade them. That being said, natural stones bring a whole new level of sharpness and retention to your knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"amakusa-natural-stone-red","title":"Amakusa Natural Stone Red","description":"Coarse-medium coarse grit, this stone can sit in for an 800-1000 grit stone. It does not require soaking, however a natural nagura stone is required for lifting up a slurry to aid in the sharpening process.","brand":"Imanishi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5447413563422,"sku":"imanshred","price":37.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2627\/1816\/products\/DD29DA55-DC3E-45B2-9FC7-B24D49B569F8_1_105_c.jpg?v=1632471926"},{"product_id":"amakusa-natural-stone-white","title":"Amakusa Natural Stone White","description":"Medium grit stone. Use in place of a 1000-3000 grit stone.","brand":"Imanishi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5447413596190,"sku":"amakusmed","price":49.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2627\/1816\/products\/C05102F3-4697-431E-8E88-A073B47B7CBA_1_105_c.jpg?v=1632471928"},{"product_id":"atago-24-model-ipponsen-natural-stone","title":"Atago 24 Model Ipponsen Natural Stone","description":"I use this stone for finishing carbon blades. The results I get are a nice foggy mirrored finish, and the cutting feel is very smooth. Superb edge retention is the general consensus all around from my clients and customers.","brand":"Imanishi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5447413628958,"sku":"imanatago24","price":278.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2627\/1816\/products\/F95C8951-2585-49EC-B55B-5C34A112AE3E_1_105_c.jpg?v=1594229663"},{"product_id":"kuro-natural-nagura-stone","title":"Kuro Natural Nagura Stone","description":"Use this Kuro stone to raise a slurry on your natural whetstones.","brand":"Imanishi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7960721784862,"sku":"kuronag","price":64.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2627\/1816\/products\/EF0077D1-7BB6-491A-9630-5A4C867CE5CD_1_105_c.jpg?v=1638754298"},{"product_id":"oohira-30-model-natural-stone-ipponsen","title":"Oohira 30 Model Natural stone Ipponsen","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural Japanese water stones are revered by knife collectors and enthusiasts for their ability to make knives INSANELY sharp!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Please note, disclaimer: All natural Japanese water stones will vary in size, weight, and appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare instructions for your natural water stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a water stone, only use clean room temp water. This is a splash and go stone, DO NOT SOAK!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDO NOT USE oil, this will ruin your stone and render it useless, not good.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI recommend purchasing a natural nagura like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/natural-whetstones\/products\/imanishi-mikawa-natural-nagura-stone\" title=\"mikawa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMikawa \u003c\/a\u003eor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/natural-whetstones\/products\/imanishi-kuro-natural-nagura-stone\" title=\"Kuro\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKuro \u003c\/a\u003eyou will need one to build a slurry, as well as clean your stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep this stone flat using a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/sharpening-accessories\/products\/naniwa-truing-stone\" title=\"truestone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/honing-tools\/products\/atoma-diamond-plate-140-grit-210x75x2mm-w-holder\" title=\"atoma\"\u003eAtoma plate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways wipe your stone dry when you are done sharpening\/polishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore your stone in a cool dark place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Imanishi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29439790088294,"sku":"IMOOH30","price":425.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2627\/1816\/products\/DCABCAEC-7BEB-49AE-BD59-5FDD2024B01A_1_105_c.jpg?v=1616763362"},{"product_id":"shobu-tomonagura","title":"Shobu Tomonagura","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall soft natural water stones great for touch ups and bringing back a Kasumi finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Please note, disclaimer: All natural Japanese water stones will vary in size, weight, and appearance. Picture here are 3 different samples. Only 1 comes per order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare instructions for your natural water stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a water stone, only use clean room temp water. This is a splash and go stone, DO NOT SOAK!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDO NOT USE oil, this will ruin your stone and render it useless, not good.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways wipe your stone dry when you are done sharpening\/polishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore your stone in a cool dark place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Takeda Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32088688427110,"sku":"SBTN","price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2627\/1816\/products\/86195C7A-A4E7-4FC2-9874-3631440A1AFA_1_105_c.jpg?v=1616763512"},{"product_id":"hideriyama-natural-stone-very-soft","title":"Hideriyama Natural Stone (very soft)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHideriyama Medium Soft Natural Water Stone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Please note, disclaimer: All natural Japanese water stones will vary in size, weight, and appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare instructions for your natural water stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a water stone, only use clean room temp water. This is a splash and go stone, DO NOT SOAK!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDO NOT USE oil, this will ruin your stone and render it useless, not good.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI recommend purchasing a natural nagura like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/natural-whetstones\/products\/imanishi-mikawa-natural-nagura-stone\" title=\"mikawa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMikawa \u003c\/a\u003eor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/natural-whetstones\/products\/imanishi-kuro-natural-nagura-stone\" title=\"Kuro\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKuro \u003c\/a\u003eyou will need one to build a slurry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep this stone flat using a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/sharpening-accessories\/products\/naniwa-truing-stone\" title=\"truestone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/honing-tools\/products\/atoma-diamond-plate-140-grit-210x75x2mm-w-holder\" title=\"atoma\"\u003eAtoma plate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways wipe your stone dry when you are done sharpening\/polishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore your stone in a cool dark place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMeasurements are taken from a randomly selected stone. Measurements and weights will vary from stone to stone. For inquiries please email marcel@thecooksedge.shop or call +1 (789) 170-2958\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWeight: 834 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLength: 200mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWidth: 75mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHeight: 25mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHardness: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCutting feel: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGrain range:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Takeda Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32088735907942,"sku":"HYAMA","price":325.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2627\/1816\/products\/5E938A96-2151-42FD-8A8F-CDC748577223_1_105_c.jpg?v=1622599031"},{"product_id":"suita-natural-stone-1","title":"Suita Natural Stone","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNatural Japanese water stones a revered by knife collectors and enthusiasts for their ability to make knives INSANELY sharp!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Please note, disclaimer: All natural Japanese water stones will vary in size, weight, and appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare instructions for your natural water stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a water stone, only use clean room temp water. This is a splash and go stone, DO NOT SOAK!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDO NOT USE oil, this will ruin your stone and render it useless, not good.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI recommend purchasing a natural nagura like the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/natural-whetstones\/products\/imanishi-mikawa-natural-nagura-stone\" title=\"mikawa\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-message\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/natural-whetstones\/products\/imanishi-mikawa-natural-nagura-stone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMikawa\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eor\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/natural-whetstones\/products\/imanishi-kuro-natural-nagura-stone\" title=\"Kuro\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-message\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/natural-whetstones\/products\/imanishi-kuro-natural-nagura-stone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKuro\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eyou will need one to build a slurry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeep this stone flat using a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/sharpening-accessories\/products\/naniwa-truing-stone\" title=\"truestone\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-message\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/sharpening-accessories\/products\/naniwa-truing-stone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e, or\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/honing-tools\/products\/atoma-diamond-plate-140-grit-210x75x2mm-w-holder\" title=\"atoma\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/honing-tools\/products\/atoma-diamond-plate-140-grit-210x75x2mm-w-holder\"\u003eAtoma plate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlways wipe your stone dry when you are done sharpening\/polishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStore your stone in a cool dark place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Imanishi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32101468864614,"sku":"suita1","price":700.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2627\/1816\/products\/EBB077DC-A50A-4B69-8FA7-44F35FE9AB2E_1_105_c.jpg?v=1616763517"},{"product_id":"suita-natural-stone","title":"Suita Natural Stone","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNatural Japanese water stones a revered by knife collectors and enthusiasts for their ability to make knives INSANELY sharp!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Please note, disclaimer: All natural Japanese water stones will vary in size, weight, and appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare instructions for your natural water stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a water stone, only use clean room temp water. This is a splash and go stone, DO NOT SOAK!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDO NOT USE oil, this will ruin your stone and render it useless, not good.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI recommend purchasing a natural nagura like the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/natural-whetstones\/products\/imanishi-mikawa-natural-nagura-stone\" title=\"mikawa\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-message\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/natural-whetstones\/products\/imanishi-mikawa-natural-nagura-stone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMikawa\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eor\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/natural-whetstones\/products\/imanishi-kuro-natural-nagura-stone\" title=\"Kuro\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-message\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/natural-whetstones\/products\/imanishi-kuro-natural-nagura-stone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKuro\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eyou will need one to build a slurry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeep this stone flat using a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/sharpening-accessories\/products\/naniwa-truing-stone\" title=\"truestone\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-message\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/sharpening-accessories\/products\/naniwa-truing-stone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e, or\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/honing-tools\/products\/atoma-diamond-plate-140-grit-210x75x2mm-w-holder\" title=\"atoma\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/honing-tools\/products\/atoma-diamond-plate-140-grit-210x75x2mm-w-holder\"\u003eAtoma plate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlways wipe your stone dry when you are done sharpening\/polishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStore your stone in a cool dark place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Imanishi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39281007919206,"sku":"suita2","price":585.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2627\/1816\/products\/C8407123-7DFA-40B0-9FF9-369C60BD26F0_1_105_c.jpg?v=1621587783"},{"product_id":"karasu-natural-stone","title":"Karasu Natural Stone","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNatural Japanese water stones a revered by knife collectors and enthusiasts for their ability to make knives INSANELY sharp!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Please note, disclaimer: All natural Japanese water stones will vary in size, weight, and appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare instructions for your natural water stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a water stone, only use clean room temp water. This is a splash and go stone, DO NOT SOAK!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDO NOT USE oil, this will ruin your stone and render it useless, not good.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI recommend purchasing a natural nagura like the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/natural-whetstones\/products\/imanishi-mikawa-natural-nagura-stone\" title=\"mikawa\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-message\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/natural-whetstones\/products\/imanishi-mikawa-natural-nagura-stone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMikawa\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eor\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/natural-whetstones\/products\/imanishi-kuro-natural-nagura-stone\" title=\"Kuro\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-message\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/natural-whetstones\/products\/imanishi-kuro-natural-nagura-stone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKuro\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eyou will need one to build a slurry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeep this stone flat using a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/sharpening-accessories\/products\/naniwa-truing-stone\" title=\"truestone\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-message\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/sharpening-accessories\/products\/naniwa-truing-stone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e, or\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/honing-tools\/products\/atoma-diamond-plate-140-grit-210x75x2mm-w-holder\" title=\"atoma\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/honing-tools\/products\/atoma-diamond-plate-140-grit-210x75x2mm-w-holder\"\u003eAtoma plate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlways wipe your stone dry when you are done sharpening\/polishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStore your stone in a cool dark place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Imanishi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39281008967782,"sku":"Karasu","price":230.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2627\/1816\/products\/B9B5314C-9091-403D-A88D-27C43D8863E5_1_105_c.jpg?v=1622795058"},{"product_id":"shobu-natural-stone-soft","title":"Shobu Natural Stone (Soft)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe source this stone from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/takedahamono.com\/english\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Takeda Hamono\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTakeda Hamono\u003c\/a\u003e. This soft stone will leave a nice toothy edge on your knife, great for cutting through the skins of bell peppers and tomatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e205mm x 75mm x 25mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e890 grams \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Please note, disclaimer: All natural Japanese water stones will vary in size, weight, and appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare instructions for your natural water stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a water stone, only use clean room temp water. This is a splash and go stone, DO NOT SOAK!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDO NOT USE oil, this will ruin your stone and render it useless, not good.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI recommend purchasing a natural nagura like the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/natural-whetstones\/products\/imanishi-mikawa-natural-nagura-stone\" title=\"mikawa\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/natural-whetstones\/products\/imanishi-mikawa-natural-nagura-stone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMikawa\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eor\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/natural-whetstones\/products\/imanishi-kuro-natural-nagura-stone\" title=\"Kuro\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/natural-whetstones\/products\/imanishi-kuro-natural-nagura-stone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKuro\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eyou will need one to build a slurry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeep this stone flat using a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/sharpening-accessories\/products\/naniwa-truing-stone\" title=\"truestone\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/sharpening-accessories\/products\/naniwa-truing-stone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e, or\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/honing-tools\/products\/atoma-diamond-plate-140-grit-210x75x2mm-w-holder\" title=\"atoma\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/honing-tools\/products\/atoma-diamond-plate-140-grit-210x75x2mm-w-holder\"\u003eAtoma plate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlways wipe your stone dry when you are done sharpening\/polishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStore your stone in a cool dark place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Takeda Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39342514110566,"sku":"shobujnatsoft","price":495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2627\/1816\/products\/DA4374E0-2141-4978-9935-43AC61410A42_1_105_c.jpg?v=1622795117"},{"product_id":"shobu-asagi-natural-stone-very-hard","title":"Shobu Asagi Natural Stone (Very Hard)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe source this stone from Takeda Hamono, and recommend it for straight razor honing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e160mm x 60mm x 20mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e525 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Please note, disclaimer: All natural Japanese water stones will vary in size, weight, and appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare instructions for your natural water stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a water stone, only use clean room temp water. This is a splash and go stone, DO NOT SOAK!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDO NOT USE oil, this will ruin your stone and render it useless, not good.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI recommend purchasing a natural nagura like the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/natural-whetstones\/products\/imanishi-mikawa-natural-nagura-stone\" title=\"mikawa\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/natural-whetstones\/products\/imanishi-mikawa-natural-nagura-stone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMikawa\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eor\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/natural-whetstones\/products\/imanishi-kuro-natural-nagura-stone\" title=\"Kuro\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/natural-whetstones\/products\/imanishi-kuro-natural-nagura-stone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKuro\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eyou will need one to build a slurry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeep this stone flat using a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/sharpening-accessories\/products\/naniwa-truing-stone\" title=\"truestone\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/sharpening-accessories\/products\/naniwa-truing-stone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e, or\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/honing-tools\/products\/atoma-diamond-plate-140-grit-210x75x2mm-w-holder\" title=\"atoma\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/honing-tools\/products\/atoma-diamond-plate-140-grit-210x75x2mm-w-holder\"\u003eAtoma plate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlways wipe your stone dry when you are done sharpening\/polishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStore your stone in a cool dark place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Takeda Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39342514503782,"sku":"shobujnathard","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2627\/1816\/products\/1C52628F-532A-4D1D-A14B-E89EA1BB23D6_1_105_c.jpg?v=1622795119"},{"product_id":"oohira-natural-stone-medium-hard","title":"Oohira Natural Stone (Medium hard)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Please note, disclaimer: All natural Japanese water stones will vary in size, weight, and appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare instructions for your natural water stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a water stone, only use clean room temp water. This is a splash and go stone, DO NOT SOAK!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDO NOT USE oil, this will ruin your stone and render it useless, not good.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI recommend purchasing a natural nagura like the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/natural-whetstones\/products\/imanishi-mikawa-natural-nagura-stone\" title=\"mikawa\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/natural-whetstones\/products\/imanishi-mikawa-natural-nagura-stone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMikawa\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eor\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/natural-whetstones\/products\/imanishi-kuro-natural-nagura-stone\" title=\"Kuro\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/natural-whetstones\/products\/imanishi-kuro-natural-nagura-stone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKuro\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eyou will need one to build a slurry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeep this stone flat using a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/sharpening-accessories\/products\/naniwa-truing-stone\" title=\"truestone\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/sharpening-accessories\/products\/naniwa-truing-stone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e, or\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/honing-tools\/products\/atoma-diamond-plate-140-grit-210x75x2mm-w-holder\" title=\"atoma\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/honing-tools\/products\/atoma-diamond-plate-140-grit-210x75x2mm-w-holder\"\u003eAtoma plate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlways wipe your stone dry when you are done sharpening\/polishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStore your stone in a cool dark place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Cook's Edge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39342532984934,"sku":"4","price":275.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2627\/1816\/products\/9C991A83-F408-49A1-B06B-EC2D752BE9F9_1_105_c.jpg?v=1622795120"},{"product_id":"awase-natural-stone","title":"Awase Natural Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeasurements are taken from a randomly selected stone. Measurements and weights will vary from stone to stone. For inquiries please email info@thecooksedge.shop or call +1 (789) 170-2958\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTsushima, Nagasaki, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 150 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 210mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 75mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 31mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: Medium - Hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting feel: Slight toothiness \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrain range: 4000-6000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Imanishi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39464235040870,"sku":"imanshawase","price":340.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2627\/1816\/products\/7D28B6EA-C949-43CE-BC84-9CF91E3CBEC8_1_105_c.jpg?v=1635385213"},{"product_id":"mizukihara-natural-stone","title":"Mizukihara Natural Stone","description":"","brand":"Takeda Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40159253397606,"sku":"","price":800.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2627\/1816\/files\/TakedaMizukiharaStone-2.jpg?v=1687270737"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2627\/1816\/collections\/IMG_5181.jpg?v=1705456019","url":"https:\/\/thecooksedge.shop\/collections\/natural-japanese-water-stones.oembed","provider":"The Cook's Edge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}