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Red Ohira

Red Ohira

$320.00 USD
$320.00 USD
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dimensions

• Length: 8-1/8" (206mm)
• Width: 3" (76mm)
• Height: 1-5/8" (41mm)
• Weight: 3.38Lb (1538g)

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Discover the Rare Beauty of the Red Ohira JNAT
Unearth a hidden gem with this exceptional Red Ohira Japanese Natural Whetstone. Cherished for its captivating color, user-friendly nature, and ability to produce a sought-after "frost" finish, this stone is a rare find that will elevate your sharpening experience to new heights.
Effortless Sharpening with a Touch of Elegance:
With a hardness of 3, this Red Ohira offers a forgiving and responsive sharpening experience. It readily produces slurry and requires minimal maintenance, making it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced sharpeners.
Abundant Slurry for Quick and Efficient Results:
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 Performance:
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 (Easy to use and maintain)
* Slurry: 3 (Ample for efficient sharpening)
* Finish: Frost (Unique, subtly textured edge)
* Origin: Ohira, Japan (Renowned for high-quality JNATs)
* Appearance: Rare and beautiful reddish hue with subtle patterns
Benefits:
* Sharpen a wide variety of blades with ease and confidence.
* Enjoy a user-friendly 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.
* Add a rare and beautiful stone to your sharpening collection.
Unlock the true potential of your blades with this Red Ohira JNAT. Order yours today and experience the difference!

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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