{"product_id":"shobudani-tomae-58","title":"Shobudani  Kiita Tomae #58","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShobudani Kiita Tomae #58\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisual Description \u0026amp; Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Sharpening Face:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows a clean, pale warm-tan to buff base with subtle kiita undertones and faint cloudy patterning across the face.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStamp: \u003c\/strong\u003eStamped along the long edge with 菖蒲谷合砥 (Shoubudani Awasedo), confirming origin and classification as a finishing awasedo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase \/ Underside: \u003c\/strong\u003eHighly rustic, raw crust featuring vibrant orange, ochre, and iron-red oxidation with layered, flaky sedimentary texture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSides \/ Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight-sawn cut lines on the flanks with a uniform, stable thickness profile of 22mm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMine: \u003c\/strong\u003eShoubudani (菖蒲谷), Kyoto area.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStratum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomae (戸前) — Awasedo finishing grade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor \/ Pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light Kiita  undertone on the working surface; rusty skin\/kawa on the reverse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximate 60-size  (180mm x 64mm x 22mm, 666g), offering a comfortable footprint for kitchen cutlery, straight razors, or chisels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition, Flaws \u0026amp; Observations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChipping \u0026amp; Irregularities: \u003c\/strong\u003ePronounced corner chip and rough beveling along the bottom-right corner\/short edge where the face meets the raw bottom. The top short edge also exhibits minor natural edge tear-out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorking Surface Integrity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The central working area is free of aggressive toxic lines, quartz intrusions, or structural fissures. Faint natural surface lines are non-tactile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase \u0026amp; Layering: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe bottom shows heavy fissuring and delamination crust typical of raw skin; sealing the perimeter and underside with cashew lacquer, urushi, or shellac is recommended to prevent water intrusion and flake delamination.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChamfering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires a slight bevel\/chamfer dress on the chipped corner to eliminate sharp overhangs and prevent blade catching during use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dust Bowl Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48077324124291,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/7320\/1283\/files\/ShobudaniTomae_58.png?v=1788435431","url":"https:\/\/dustbowlknives.com\/products\/shobudani-tomae-58","provider":"Dust Bowl Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}