{"title":"Imanishi Natural Stones","description":"\u003cp\u003eImanishi is one of Japan's most respected names in natural sharpening stones, sourcing and crafting whetstones that represent the pinnacle of edge refinement. Where synthetic stones offer consistency, Imanishi's natural stones offer something rarer — a living material with unique mineral composition that produces an exceptionally refined, polished edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy natural stones?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach stone has a unique grit character shaped by geology, not manufacturing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for the final stages of sharpening — producing a mirror polish and a keener, longer-lasting edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreferred by professional sharpeners and Japanese knife enthusiasts worldwide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout Imanishi\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased in Japan, Imanishi has dedicated itself to sourcing the finest natural stone materials and preparing them to exacting standards. Their stones are trusted by craftsmen who demand the very best from their tools.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"natural-sharpening-stone-ohira-kyoto-japan","title":"Natural Sharpening Stone Ohira - Kyoto Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"item-desc-header\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tsoilst1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThose stones are one of the most popular natural sharpening stones for knife people. Those stones come from Imanishi Co. LTD. company in Kyoto and they evaluates these stones and grades them before putting his stamp and sell to the customers. This specific stone has 3 differentes grids and types (Soft#6000, Medium#8000 and Hard#10000). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll stones are natural and have a fine grid.  Providing a very professional touth and leaves a great finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize is 205mm x 77mm x 43mm. Mr. Imanishi grades this stone as High Quality and it was mined in the early 1970s. It's been in his basement ever since. Each stone weighs about 3.4 lbs or 1.6 kg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLength:205 mm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight:77 mm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWidth: 43mm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: around 1.3KG\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japanny","offers":[{"title":"Soft #6000","offer_id":48843656855843,"sku":"Ohira Soft","price":441.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium #8000","offer_id":48843664163107,"sku":"Ohira Medium","price":410.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hard #10000","offer_id":48843681169699,"sku":"Ohira hard","price":410.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/B87E86D1-D6E0-4E18-974D-F58C2A1DC5C9.jpg?v=1721024070"},{"product_id":"imanishi-suihei-kun-220-correction-stone","title":"Imanishi Suihei-Kun #220 correction Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"item-desc-header\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Suihei-kun is used for flattening or correcting your whetstones. It is #220 and need a soak before use to prevent the pores from clogging. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tsoilst1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Imanishi 今西製砥 \u003cbr\u003eProduct Type: Flattening Stone \u003cbr\u003eGrit: #220 \u003cbr\u003eSoaking Requirement: Required \u003cbr\u003eSize: 206 x 65 x 32mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 632g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japanny","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48844266602787,"sku":"Suiheikun 220","price":89.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/F1C7325E-8BFF-4CC5-B21A-48497F6F976C.jpg?v=1721031792"},{"product_id":"imanishi-arashiyama-6000-finishing-stone","title":"Imanishi Arashiyama #6000 Finishing Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"item-desc-header\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Arashiyama 6000 Grit finishing stone by Imanishi, its a prfect aquisicion for any knife lover also leaves a very good finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tsoilst1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Imanishi 今西製砥 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eARASHIYAMA Super Finishing Stone #6000 with Nagura Grinding Stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries ARASHIYAMA 嵐山\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: Super Finishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrit: #6000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplication: Carbon Steel\/Stainless Steel Knives, Scissors, Shears or any other tool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 210 x 73 x 25 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japanny","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48844328894755,"sku":"Arashiyama6000","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/7029E575-B66F-47C6-B72D-2EAD5DCD7046.jpg?v=1721033486"},{"product_id":"imanishi-natural-sharpening-stone-sho-honyama","title":"Imanishi Natural Sharpening Stone Sho Honyama -","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"item-desc-header\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tsoilst1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThose stones are one of the most popular natural finishing sharpening stones for knife people. Those stones come from Imanishi Co. LTD. company in Kyoto and they evaluates these stones and grades them before putting his stamp and sell to the customers. This specific stone has 2 differentes grids and types (B#8000\/10000, A#10000\/12000). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll stones are natural and have a fine grid.  Providing a very professional touth and leaves a great finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003eLength:205 mm\u003cbr\u003eHeight:75 mm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 43mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: around 1.6KG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japanny","offers":[{"title":"Sho-Honyama A","offer_id":48844386959651,"sku":"ShohonyamaA","price":503.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sho-Honyama B","offer_id":48844386992419,"sku":"Sho-Honyama B","price":383.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/3FD56C30-06B9-4517-9AA9-4F782F2A671B.jpg?v=1721035392"},{"product_id":"natural-stone-amakusa-red-large-harpening-stone","title":"Natural Stone Amakusa Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"item-desc-header\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tsoilst1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThose stones \u003c\/span\u003eAmakusa stones come from a quarry on the island Shimoshima, in the prefecture of Kumamoto.  They are a beautiful natural stone and very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item from Amakusa has two types the red color and comes with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#500\/#800 grit and the other one is white color that comes with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e#1000\/#2000 grit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Amakusa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength:205 mm\u003cbr\u003eHeight:75 mm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 43mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: around 2KG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Amakusa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength:200 mm\u003cbr\u003eHeight:70 mm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 40mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: around 1.2KG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japanny","offers":[{"title":"Amakusa Large Red","offer_id":48844669419811,"sku":"Amkusa red","price":102.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Amakusa White","offer_id":48844669452579,"sku":"Amakusa White","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/73F27CB4-A978-4D1B-ADBC-138BFA1EB388.jpg?v=1721037926"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/collections\/4430C719-1E6C-44F4-AB27-CBFB0359FFED.jpg?v=1721018800","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/collections\/imanishi-natural-stones.oembed","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}