{"product_id":"so-issou-4000-altstone","title":"So-Issou #4000 ALTSTONE","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"910\" data-start=\"255\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"280\" data-start=\"259\"\u003eSO- ISSOU\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium \u003cstrong data-end=\"329\" data-start=\"294\"\u003eresinoid-bonded finishing stone\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to deliver a creamy, smooth sharpening experience.\u003cbr data-end=\"392\" data-start=\"389\"\u003eWith its mild softness and cushioning feel, it gently follows the blade’s curve, allowing for a refined cloudy finish that beautifully brings out the contrast between the edge and the jigane (core and cladding).\u003cbr data-end=\"606\" data-start=\"603\"\u003eThis stone requires only \u003cstrong data-end=\"657\" data-start=\"631\"\u003e1–2 minutes of soaking\u003c\/strong\u003e before use, providing stable surface performance throughout sharpening.\u003cbr data-end=\"732\" data-start=\"729\"\u003ePerfect for the final touch, the SOU ISSO offers a delicate balance between softness, control, and aesthetic refinement —\u003cbr data-end=\"856\" data-start=\"853\"\u003ecreating a finish that feels as elegant as it looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"972\" data-start=\"912\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"970\" data-start=\"912\"\u003e“SO- ISSOU” — for those who seek the art in sharpening.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"148\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"148\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"423\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"176\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"176\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"161\"\u003eGrit:\u003c\/strong\u003e #4000 (Fine)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"213\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"192\"\u003eAbrasive:\u003c\/strong\u003e WA (White Alumina)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"249\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"249\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"225\"\u003eBond:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resinoid (resin bond)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"288\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"288\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"261\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 200 × 70 × 20 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"318\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"318\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"302\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 520 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"401\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"401\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"341\"\u003eRecommended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finishing and refining edges for smooth, polished results\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e※The knife (21cm Gyuto) shown is for size comparison only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e※This listing is for the whetstone only. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1286\" data-start=\"1228\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1035\" data-start=\"979\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.66rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"SOUTEN Knife Brisbane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44842662363344,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/4165\/2176\/files\/359B6B73-A74B-4DC8-85A2-DBDA6E485045.jpg?v=1762615725","url":"https:\/\/soutenknives.com\/products\/so-issou-4000-altstone","provider":"SOUTEN Knife Brisbane ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}