{"product_id":"natsuya","title":"Natsuya","description":"\u003cp\u003eStone Analysis \u0026amp; Specification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is a exceptionally thick, heavy block of Natsuya (夏屋). Natsuya stones are renowned natural medium-grit hones (chu-to, typically ranging around 800–1000 grit range equivalent by feel), prized for setting edges, cleaning up scratches from coarse stones, and preparing bevels before fine finishing (awasedo) steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Characteristics of Natsuya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrit Range \u0026amp; Function: Unlike fine finishing hones (Awasedo), Natsuya functions primarily as a medium-grit cutter (Chu-to). It acts as a bridge between coarse grinding and fine polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlurry \u0026amp; Cut: It breaks down to form a rich, dark slurry quickly, making it fast-cutting and forgiving to use on wide bevels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Leaves a uniform, silky matte finish on iron cladding and carbon steel, perfect for setting up a clean foundation before moving to stones like Aiwatani or Shobudani.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatsuya #001\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dust Bowl Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47850402513027,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/7320\/1283\/files\/1_ce36793c-62b3-4603-85aa-7311e775aeb8.png?v=1786497076","url":"https:\/\/dustbowlknives.com\/products\/natsuya","provider":"Dust Bowl Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}