{"product_id":"aizu-large-24-type-80146a24","title":"Aizu Large 24 Type #80146A24","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis  is an Aizu-to (会津砥). It is a highly sought after medium-to-fine grit hone originating from Minami-Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture. It is comparable by feel to  approx. ~1200–3000 grit synthetics , making it an outstanding bridge stone (Chu-to \/ Medium Finisher) between coarse bevel-setting and final polishing on ultra-fine Awasedo hones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Characteristics of Aizu Stones:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrit \u0026amp; Cutting Speed: Fast-cutting for a natural stone. It cleans up coarse scratch patterns quickly while refining the edge to a sharp, toothy ~3,000 grit finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness: Lv. 3-3.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlurry \u0026amp; Tactile Feedback: Works up a It produces a soft, creamy slurry when used with a nagura. It provides a tactile, non-slick feel that gives high control over bevel angles. Leaves a beautiful, misty kasumi finish on clad knives (bringing out contrast between soft iron cladding and hard steel core).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dust Bowl Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67578841464963,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/7320\/1283\/files\/AizuLarge24Type_80146A24.png?v=1790383011","url":"https:\/\/dustbowlknives.com\/products\/aizu-large-24-type-80146a24","provider":"Dust Bowl Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}