{"product_id":"kumamoto-amakus-binsui-1500-akb657432","title":"Kumamoto Amakus Binsui (#1500) - AKB657432","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eAmakusa Islands, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan (天草砥石).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLayer \/ Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Binsui-do (天然備水砥 \/ Medium stone \/ Chūto).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrit Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nominal #1500 (typically performs in the #1000–#1500 JIS equivalent range depending on slurry management).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStamps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marked  天然備水砥 (Natural Binsui Stone) and 中砥 1500.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese 30-gata format (195mm × 62mm × 38mm; 1,138g).\u003cbr\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance: \u003c\/strong\u003ePale cream\/buff background speckled with fine natural silica pores, accented by distinct reddish-brown iron oxide banding (tora \/ tiger striping) across the side and bottom face.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut \u0026amp; Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp, precision-sawn rectangular bench stone block with clean factory-chamfered edges, fully flat, and stamped on the top, side, and heel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbrasive Nature: \u003c\/strong\u003eComposed of natural quartz\/silica abrasive bound in a medium-soft sedimentary matrix that readily releases fresh cutting particles during work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvaluation \u0026amp; Working Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole in Progression:\u003c\/strong\u003e Functions as a classic middle-stage stone (Chūto). It serves as the bridge between coarse synthetic\/natural shaping stones (#800) and pre-finishing stones like Aoto, Kaisei, or fine nagura stages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed \u0026amp; Feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offers consistent tactile feedback with fast slurry generation. It cuts carbon and mild cladding cleanly without loading up or glazing over.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScratch Pattern \u0026amp; Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves a uniform, hazy, diffuse scratch profile that blends grind marks quickly and sets up the primary bevel for even kasumi contrast on clad and San Mai steels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Longevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pristine, unspent condition. At 38mm thickness and over 1.1kg, it provides substantial working life for bench use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dust Bowl Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48026254540931,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/7320\/1283\/files\/26.png?v=1788006239","url":"https:\/\/dustbowlknives.com\/products\/kumamoto-amakus-binsui-1500-akb657432","provider":"Dust Bowl Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}