{"product_id":"3000","title":"YAMANI WA#3000 Resinoid Bond","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWA #3000 Resinoid Bond — White Alumina Finishing Whetstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fine sharpening stone made with \u003c\/span\u003eWA (White Alumina)\u003cspan\u003e abrasive, designed to refine the cutting edge after medium-grit sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the \u003c\/span\u003eWA #1000\u003cspan\u003e, the #3000 further reduces sharpening scratches and refines the edge, producing a smoother cutting feel while maintaining a practical level of bite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is an excellent intermediate finishing stone for Japanese kitchen knives and can also serve as a \u003c\/span\u003epractical final finishing stone for everyday professional use\u003cspan\u003e, depending on the knife and its intended purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\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#3000 fine grit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 210 x 72 x 23mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 700g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefines the edge after #1000 sharpening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces a smoother, more refined cutting edge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintains a good balance between sharpness and practical bite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for both intermediate and practical final finishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent preparation before higher-grit 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 Resinoid Bond Whetstone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDo not soak the stone in water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply a small amount of water to the surface before sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd water as needed during use to keep the surface wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter sharpening, rinse the surface with clean water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAllow the stone to \u003c\/span\u003eair-dry naturally in a shaded, well-ventilated area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCaution\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eAvoid prolonged soaking, hot water, direct sunlight, and rapid drying with heaters or other heat sources. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResinoid whetstones are bonded with a resin-based binder and are generally not designed for prolonged immersion in water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaving a resinoid whetstone submerged for an extended period may cause the stone to absorb water into its structure. Depending on the specific resin and construction, this can lead to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChanges in the stone’s hardness or feel during sharpening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftening or weakening of the resin bond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChanges in sharpening performance and abrasive release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCracking, deformation, or other structural damage, particularly if the stone is subjected to repeated wetting and drying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"YAMANI SHODOSHIMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46411032821946,"sku":null,"price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6750\/4826\/files\/2674250F-6360-4EAE-8E65-FF346A4B72BC.jpg?v=1787324438","url":"https:\/\/yamani-shodoshima.com\/products\/3000","provider":"YAMANI SHODOSHIMA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}