{"title":"Whetstone","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"king-whetstone","title":"King Whetstone K-45","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 1.4; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eA whetstone is an essential item to keep your knives sharp. Though it is sometimes mistaken as a reference to the water often used to lubricate such stones, the word \"whetstone\" is a compound word formed with the word \"whet\", which means to sharpen a blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 1.4; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThe process of using a sharpening stone is called \u003ci\u003estoning\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 1.4; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eFor hundreds of years, the people of Japan have sharpened knives using natural stones lubricated with water. The geology of Japan has provided a type of stone which consists of fine silicate particles perfect for honing knife edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 1.4; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eOur stone is of a composite construction, but the essence remains, ensuring a beautiful and sharp finish every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 1.4; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e1000 grit stone -Traditionally used as the second step in the sharpening process or to refine the bevel, this is considered the medium or middle step in the sharpening process - the all rounder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 1.4; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eUse with all of our Japanese knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 1.4; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cibi.com.au%20%E2%80%BA%20pages%20%E2%80%BA%20how-to-use-japanese-whetstone\" title=\"How to use Japanese Whetstone\"\u003eHow to use Japanese Whetstone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29528004296807,"sku":"4963188106406","price":48.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/2863\/products\/whetstone.jpg?v=1596710204"},{"product_id":"whetstoneset3pcs-2","title":"Mujun Togistone Whetstone Set (3pcs)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe best way to sharpen your Japanese Knife. Experience the satisfaction and joy in the maintenance and care of your knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogi Stone is a set of three Whetstones for sharpening the blade and giving a fresh edge. The word ‘whet’ translates to 'sharpen’ and the stone constitutes a compressed ceramic block. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stones are divided across three categories rough 100-250 grit, medium 800-1000 grit and fine 5000-6000 grit finishing stone. The different grades or levels of coarseness give more control in adjusting the edge. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore sharpening, the stones are submerged in water for approximately 15 minutes, except the fine grit finishing stone. The subsequent movement of the blade upon the stone produces a slurry like wet paste that is the lubricant required to sharpen your knife. Detailed instructions, including illustrations, are provided with the Whetstones for your convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe medium stone with 800-1000 grit is the most commonly used stone to maintain a consistent and beautiful sharp edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cibi.com.au\/pages\/how-to-use-japanese-whetstone\"\u003eHow to use Japanese Whetstone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMUJUN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMUJUN is a collection of young designers from Kobe, Japan, celebrating traditional Japanese craftsmanship. The Japanese Knives are made in Miki City in Hyogo Prefecture, a region of Japan with the longest history of forging in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MUJUN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29530403733607,"sku":"4562345767506","price":135.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/2863\/files\/cibi_whetstone.jpg?v=1773288096"}],"url":"https:\/\/cibi.com.au\/collections\/whetstone.oembed","provider":"CIBI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}