{"product_id":"rin-5000-altstone","title":"Rin  #5000 ALTSTONE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"125\" data-start=\"71\"\u003eHigh hardness with excellent flatness retention.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"128\" data-start=\"125\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"196\" data-start=\"128\"\u003eSuperb edge control, ideal for uraoshi (back-side sharpening).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"199\" data-start=\"196\"\u003eAs praised by professionals, the \u003cstrong data-end=\"248\" data-start=\"232\"\u003eALTSTONE RIN\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the ideal form of a hard sharpening stone.\u003cbr data-end=\"305\" data-start=\"302\"\u003eIt offers firm density without excessive slipperiness, delivering a smooth and precise sharpening feel.\u003cbr data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"411\" data-start=\"408\"\u003eThe result is a naturally lustrous finish, reminiscent of fine Japanese natural whetstones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"646\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"674\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"674\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"659\"\u003eGrit:\u003c\/strong\u003e #5000 (Fine)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"711\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"711\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"690\"\u003eAbrasive:\u003c\/strong\u003e WA (White Alumina)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"750\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"750\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"723\"\u003eBond:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitrified (ceramic bond)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"789\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"789\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"762\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 180 × 60 × 18 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"819\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"819\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"803\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 450 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"886\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"886\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"842\"\u003eRecommended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine polishing and final edge preparation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"933\"\u003eNo soaking required (splash and sharpen)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003e※The knife (21 cm Gyuto) shown is for size comparison only.\u003cbr data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e※This listing is for the whetstone only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTEN Knife Brisbane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44842585063632,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/4165\/2176\/files\/93C7F947-BAB0-413F-A7EB-3AA471F4C457.jpg?v=1762606636","url":"https:\/\/soutenknives.com\/products\/rin-5000-altstone","provider":"SOUTEN Knife Brisbane ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}