{"product_id":"kasumi-1200-grit-marble-whetstone-78261","title":"Kasumi Marble Whetstone 1200 Grit, 185 x 62 x 24mm","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab labels--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs kaikora-description-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--kaikora_description--\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--kaikora_description--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c!--kaikora_description--\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab content--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content kaikora-description-tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is a versatile whetstone designed for kitchen knives that have begun to dull. With a grit of 1200, it falls between coarse repair stones and fine finishing stones, making it ideal for regular sharpening without excessive material removal. Use it to restore a knife that has become dull from frequent use, or as part of a multi-stage sharpening process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eManufactured in Seki, Japan by Sumikama Cutlery, the same company that produces Kasumi knives. Seki has been a hub for blade craftsmanship for over 700 years, and this stone utilizes the same ceramic technology that maintains Sumikama's high-carbon VG-10 blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe stone's marbled appearance gives it its name and distinguishes it from the standard Kasumi line. It is suitable for all kitchen knives, both Japanese and European, including harder Japanese steels that require a ceramic stone instead of a softer natural one. The non-slip rubber base keeps the stone stable on your work surface while sharpening. It comes packaged in a Kasumi gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor knives that are significantly dull or have chips, begin with a coarser stone like the Kasumi 600\/1000 Combination. To achieve a mirror-polish finish after using this stone, follow up with the Kasumi Marble 2000 or a higher grit stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSoak the stone in water for 10 to 15 minutes before use, until no more air bubbles rise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePosition on the rubber base on a stable surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHold the blade at a 15 to 20 degree angle and sharpen each side evenly with light pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eClean the blade after sharpening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRinse and allow the stone to air-dry before storing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSingle-sided 1200 grit medium ceramic whetstone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGeneral-purpose sharpening for regular maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eUnique marbled finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCompatible with all kitchen knives, both Japanese and European\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIncludes a non-slip rubber base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDimensions: 185 x 62 x 24mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eManufactured in Seki, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--kaikora_description--\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kasumi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whetstone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4950586800074\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--kaikora_description--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c!--kaikora_description--\u003e","brand":"Kasumi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52098099020074,"sku":"78261","price":199.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4735\/7299\/files\/image_10221206143274_1.jpg?v=1784538474","url":"https:\/\/folders.co.nz\/products\/kasumi-1200-grit-marble-whetstone-78261","provider":"Folders","version":"1.0","type":"link"}