{"product_id":"1000","title":"YAMANI WA#1000 Vitrified Bond","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWA #1000 Vitrified Bond— White Alumina Medium Whetstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA professional medium-grit whetstone made with\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWA (White Alumina)\u003cspan\u003e abrasive, designed for controlled and consistent sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the \u003c\/span\u003eGC #320 is suited to heavier material removal and geometry correction, and the WA #600 bridges coarse sharpening and refinement\u003cspan\u003e, the WA #1000 is the essential stage for establishing a clean, precise cutting edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts balanced cutting action efficiently refines the scratches left by coarser stones while providing good control and feedback during sharpening. It can also be used as a practical starting stone for \u003c\/span\u003eregular maintenance when major thinning or repair is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWA (White Alumina) abrasive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#1000 medium grit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 215 x 80 x 30mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 1,078g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced cutting ability and control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefines scratches from #600 and other coarse stones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for establishing a clean, precise edge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable as a starting stone for regular sharpening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent preparation before progressing to finer finishing stones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use a Vitrified Bond Whetstone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoak the whetstone in clean water before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce sufficiently saturated, remove it from the water and begin sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the surface wet by adding water as needed during use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRinse thoroughly with clean water after sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAllow the stone to\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003edry naturally in a shaded, well-ventilated area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaution:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Do not use hot water or dry the stone rapidly with direct sunlight, heaters, or other heat sources, as this may cause cracking or damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YAMANI SHODOSHIMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46411044126906,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6750\/4826\/files\/8D771B0B-7B3C-4318-BA0F-FFF46C18E52F.jpg?v=1787324438","url":"https:\/\/yamani-shodoshima.com\/products\/1000","provider":"YAMANI SHODOSHIMA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}