{"product_id":"morihei-hishiboshi-500-grit-whetstone","title":"Morihei Hishiboshi 500 Grit Whetstone","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"214\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMorihei Hishiboshi 500 Grit Whetstone\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance synthetic whetstone designed for efficient edge repair, bevel setting, and restoring heavily dulled or damaged knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"520\"\u003eMade in Japan, this stone is part of Morihei’s Hishiboshi range, known for its natural stone-like feedback and excellent sharpening feel. It offers a rare balance between cutting speed and control, allowing you to remove steel efficiently while still maintaining precise tactile response under the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"858\"\u003eAt 500 grit, this stone sits in the coarse sharpening range, making it ideal for repairing chips, flattening bevels, or completely rebuilding a worn edge before moving on to refinement stages. Despite its cutting power, it remains controlled and predictable, making it suitable for both professional sharpeners and dedicated home users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003eUnlike many synthetic stones, the Hishiboshi series is known for requiring little to no soaking and maintaining consistent performance over long-term use. Its durability and feedback make it a trusted choice for those who want reliability without sacrificing feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eMeasuring 210 x 75 x 26mm, the stone provides a large, stable sharpening surface with substantial thickness for long service life and comfortable use during extended sharpening sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eA serious foundation stone for anyone maintaining Japanese kitchen knives and looking for dependable edge restoration performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yl5694\" data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lgav73\" data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003eGrit: 500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2lkcua\" data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003eSize: 210 x 75 x 26mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x30912\" data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nvla86\" data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003eSynthetic whetstone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"112dhip\" data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003eSplash-and-go style performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Morihei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47127052681385,"sku":null,"price":146.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/5719\/8761\/files\/DSC01867.jpg?v=1779850818","url":"https:\/\/www.bladeandboard.co.nz\/products\/morihei-hishiboshi-500-grit-whetstone","provider":"Blade \u0026 Board","version":"1.0","type":"link"}