{"product_id":"kasumi-600-1000-grit-whetstone-78263","title":"Kasumi Combination Whetstone 600\/1000 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]\"\u003eThe essential whetstone for kitchen knives. The 600 grit side reshapes a dull edge or fixes minor chips. The 1000 grit side sharpens it to a precise working sharpness ideal for both home and professional use. For most chefs, this is the only stone required: 600 to restore a worn knife, 1000 to maintain it.\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 parent company of Kasumi knives. Seki has been the hub of blade production in Japan for over 700 years, crafting samurai swords for centuries before shifting to kitchen cutlery. The same ceramic stone technology that maintains the sharpness of Sumikama's high-carbon VG-10 blades is utilized in this whetstone.\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]\"\u003eDesigned for compatibility with all Japanese knives and also effective on European steel. The non-slip rubber base secures the stone firmly on the workbench during use. Packaged in a Kasumi gift box, it is ideal for home cooks establishing their first proper sharpening setup or as a present for someone who already owns knives but has been neglecting their sharpness.\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 prior to use, until no air bubbles are visible\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\"\u003eBegin with 600 grit if the blade is dull or chipped, or 1000 grit for regular maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMaintain the blade at a 15 to 20 degree angle and work each side evenly\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 air-dry the stone 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\"\u003eTwo-sided ceramic combination whetstone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e600 grit (coarse) for reshaping and edge repair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e1000 grit (medium) for general sharpening and refining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCompatible with all Japanese knives and European steel\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\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePackaged in a Kasumi gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLifetime warranty\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 4950586800104\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":52098099609898,"sku":"78263","price":149.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4735\/7299\/files\/image_10221206733098_1.jpg?v=1784538475","url":"https:\/\/folders.co.nz\/products\/kasumi-600-1000-grit-whetstone-78263","provider":"Folders","version":"1.0","type":"link"}