{"product_id":"aizu-small","title":"Aizu, Small","description":"\u003cp\u003eStone Analysis \u0026amp; Specifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAizu-to (会津砥) is a highly prized natural medium-to-fine grit hone originating from Minami-Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture. It sits in the ~1200–3000 grit range, 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\u003eSlurry \u0026amp; Tactile Feedback: Works up a soft, creamy slurry when used with water or a nagura. It provides a tactile, non-slick feel that gives high control over bevel angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAesthetics \/ Kasumi: Leaves a beautiful, misty kasumi finish on clad knives (bringing out contrast between soft iron cladding and hard steel core).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAizu #002S\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dust Bowl Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47850431316099,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/7320\/1283\/files\/1_a98675cb-220e-40e0-b31b-6d8b43ca0e5b.png?v=1786497262","url":"https:\/\/dustbowlknives.com\/products\/aizu-small","provider":"Dust Bowl Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}