{"product_id":"natural-stone-amakusa-sharpening-stone","title":"Natural Stone Amakusa Stone","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSharpen with a True Japanese Natural Stone - Amakusa\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmakusa stones are quarried on Shimoshima Island in Kumamoto Prefecture - one of Japan's most celebrated sources of natural sharpening stone. Beautiful in appearance and highly effective in use, they offer a natural alternative to synthetic whetstones with excellent feedback and a consistent cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Shimoshima Island, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable variants:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed Amakusa - approx. #500\/#800 grit - 205mm x 75mm x 43mm - approx. 2kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite Amakusa - approx. #1000\/#2000 grit - 200mm x 70mm x 40mm - approx. 1.2kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Red Amakusa is a coarser stone suited to reprofiling and setting a new edge, while the White Amakusa sits in the mid-grit range - ideal for refining an edge after coarse work or maintaining a blade that's already in good shape. Both stones are natural, meaning each piece has its own character and slight variation in grit. A great entry point into natural Japanese sharpening stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak before use - especially the coarser Red Amakusa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse with water throughout the sharpening session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the stone flat - lap regularly on a flattening stone if needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse and dry after use - store in a dry location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle with care - natural stones can be brittle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/natural-stone-amakusa-sharpening-stone","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}