{"product_id":"natsuya-002","title":"Natsuya #002","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \/ Mine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natsuya (夏屋), Iwate Prefecture, Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKanji Inscription: \u003c\/strong\u003e夏屋砥石 (Natsuya Toishi \/ Natsuya Whetstone) stamped along the top face.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone Category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chu-to \/ Nakato (medium-grit Japanese natural whetstone).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Grit Equivalent:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~800 to 1200 grit (depending on slurry breakdown and pressure).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \u0026amp; Visual Evaluation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAesthetics \u0026amp; Pattern: \u003c\/strong\u003eFeatures classic two-tone Natsuya coloration, transitioning diagonally from a pale cream\/buff tone to an orange-ochre banded section with visible stratifications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape \u0026amp; Cut: \u003c\/strong\u003eClean rectangular benchstone format (approx. 203 mm x 62 mm x 45 mm) with solid thickness and parallel sides, offering exceptional working life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface \u0026amp; Inclusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minor surface microporosity and natural drying\/bedding textures typical of Iwate sedimentary stones; no visible toxic quartz lines or structural cleavage cracks running through the core.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorking Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natsuya stones are renowned for being relatively soft to medium-hard (around Lv 2.5–3.0), fast-cutting, and self-slurrying. They produce a toothy, highly functional working edge on carbon and clad steels, while leaving a clean, uniform pre-polish kasumi base on bevels before moving to fine finishers. This stone is lacquer sealed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dust Bowl Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48026010779779,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/7320\/1283\/files\/20.png?v=1788001593","url":"https:\/\/dustbowlknives.com\/products\/natsuya-002","provider":"Dust Bowl Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}