{"product_id":"mikawa-shiro-nagura","title":"Asano Mikawa Nagura - Tenjo, Tokujo #97U654R47","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \/ Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Natural Slurry Stone (Jun Mikawa Shiro Nagura \/ 純三河白名倉).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLayer (Stratum): \u003c\/strong\u003eTenjō (天上), typically used in mid-to-fine polishing and razor sharpening progressions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade: \u003c\/strong\u003eTokujō (特級 \/ Upper-Special Grade), indicating high purity and uniform grain texture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspection Stamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authenticated with the Asano red seal (Ken-Asano \/ 檢淺野).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight: \u003c\/strong\u003eApprox.: 70mm x 35mm x 40mm, with a wedge profile tapers to a flat working face; total weight is 150 g.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance: \u003c\/strong\u003eCreamy off-white body displaying characteristic golden-tan namazu \/ natural skin patterning on the upper stamped surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction: \u003c\/strong\u003eUsed on top of a hard base whetstone (Awasedo) to create an abrasive slurry for straight razors, fine woodworking tools, and kitchen cutlery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvaluation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent, near-mint. The inspection stamps and calligraphy are fully intact and legible. Sealed in transparent lacquer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm Factor: \u003c\/strong\u003eCompact wedge cut with a flat base, perfectly sized as an ergonomic rubbing\/slurry nagura.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free from visible toxic inclusions or hard quartz lines on the honing contact face.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dust Bowl Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48036396793987,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/7320\/1283\/files\/38_96700fd8-b366-4162-b82a-f22749f2dba8.png?v=1788122217","url":"https:\/\/dustbowlknives.com\/products\/mikawa-shiro-nagura","provider":"Dust Bowl Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}