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Kizuyama JNAT

Kizuyama JNAT

$425.00 USD
$425.00 USD
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dimensions

• Length: 7-5/8" (195mm)
• Width: 2-7/8" (73mm)
• Height: 1" (25mm)
• Weight: 1.98Lb (899g)

Embrace Versatility with the Kizuyama Suita JNAT
Discover the balanced performance and captivating beauty of this Kizuyama Suita Japanese Natural Whetstone. Renowned for its versatility and ability to produce a distinctive "frost" finish, this stone is an excellent choice for sharpening a wide range of blades, from kitchen knives and woodworking tools to pocket knives and scissors.
Harmonious Balance of Hardness and Feedback:
With a hardness of 3.5, this Kizuyama Suita offers a harmonious balance between cutting speed and feedback. It's easy to raise a slurry while providing a responsive feel during sharpening, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced users.
Ample Slurry for Efficient Sharpening:
Enjoy the benefit of ample slurry production (3) for quick and efficient sharpening. The slurry lubricates the blade and removes metal particles effectively, resulting in a keen and polished edge with minimal effort.
Distinctive "Frost" Finish for Enhanced Cutting:
Achieve a unique "frost" finish on your blades, characterized by a fine, subtly textured surface. This finish offers a balance of sharpness and bite, enhancing cutting performance for various tasks.
Key Features:
* Hardness: 3.5 (Balanced performance)
* Slurry: 3 (Ample for efficient sharpening)
* Finish: Frost (Unique, subtly textured edge)
* Origin: Kizuyama, Japan (Known for high-quality JNATs)
* Appearance: Elegant appearance with subtle color variations
Benefits:
* Sharpen a wide variety of blades with ease and confidence.
* Enjoy a versatile JNAT that's perfect for all skill levels.
* Achieve a distinctive "frost" finish that enhances cutting performance.
* Experience the tradition and quality of a genuine JNAT.
Unlock the true potential of your blades with this Kizuyama Suita JNAT. Order yours today and elevate your sharpening game!

care instructions

​Initial Inspection & Cleaning: Before use, gently inspect your Japanese natural whetstone (JNAT) for any loose grit or debris, and wash the surface with clean water and a soft brush.
​Soaking Guidelines: Understand your specific stone's hardness; softer stones (like Aizu or Amakusa) generally require a brief soak of 10 to 20 minutes, while harder, finer finishing stones (like Tomae or Suita) often perform best as splash-and-go stones requiring only surface hydration.
​Avoiding Thermal Shock: Never submerge a cold or dry stone in hot water, and avoid exposing your JNAT to extreme temperature shifts, which can cause cracking or structural failure.
​Slurry Generation: Build a natural abrasive slurry using a diamond plate, coarse stone, or a matching nagura (such as a Tsushima Nagura) to jump-start cutting action and condition the surface for your blade steel.
​Water Maintenance: Keep the stone adequately lubricated with clean water throughout the sharpening session, periodically rinsing away accumulated swarf to maintain optimal feedback and cutting speed.
​Drying Process: After sharpening, rinse the stone thoroughly under clean running water and allow it to dry completely in a well-ventilated, shaded area away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources.
​Long-Term Storage: Store your dried JNAT in a stable environment where it won't be subjected to heavy impacts, freezing temperatures, or high humidity fluctuations that could compromise its integrity.

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