{"product_id":"kyosera","title":"Naniwa Chosera #400","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen regular sharpening is no longer enough.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA knife that has become thick behind the edge, developed small chips, or lost its original geometry often needs more than a fine sharpening stone. Before refining the edge, the shape itself must first be corrected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNaniwa Chosera #400\u003c\/strong\u003e is a coarse sharpening stone designed for exactly this kind of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts strong cutting ability allows steel to be removed efficiently, making it particularly useful for \u003cstrong\u003eedge repair, thinning, geometry correction, and establishing a new bevel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Instead of spending unnecessary time trying to make major corrections with a medium-grit stone, the #400 lets you address the underlying problem first — then move efficiently into the finer stages of sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy #400 Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA finer stone can improve an edge, but it cannot efficiently correct every problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a knife has become too thick behind the edge, has an uneven bevel, or requires significant material removal, continuing to sharpen only with medium or fine stones can consume time while leaving the fundamental geometry unchanged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chosera #400 gives you the cutting power needed to \u003cstrong\u003ecorrect first, refine second.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly useful for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepairing small chips and damaged edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThinning behind the edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrecting uneven or distorted bevels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablishing or rebuilding bevel geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparing the blade for progression to medium and finishing stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional knife maintenance and restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Foundation Stone for Serious Sharpening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA truly sharp knife is not created by the finishing stone alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quality of the final edge depends heavily on the work completed in the earlier stages. When substantial correction is required, the #400 provides the foundation upon which the rest of the sharpening process is built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor sharpeners who maintain knives over many years — rather than simply touching up an edge — a reliable coarse stone is an essential part of the sharpening system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorrect the geometry. Restore the foundation. Then refine the edge.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YAMANI SHODOSHIMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46550310355130,"sku":null,"price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6750\/4826\/files\/A36277F5-7553-4744-9597-64CF35D833AC.jpg?v=1788537391","url":"https:\/\/yamani-shodoshima.com\/products\/kyosera","provider":"YAMANI SHODOSHIMA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}