{"product_id":"japanese-knife-sharpening-with-traditional-waterstones","title":"Japanese Knife Sharpening: With Traditional Waterstones","description":"\u003ch3\u003eJapanese Knife Sharpening: With Traditional Waterstones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe ultimate guide to sharpening with traditional waterstones for owners of Japanese knives. Step by step instructions cover proper knife sharpening technique, supported by over 120 colour photos plus black and white diagrams for clarity. The book details care for all major blade types, along with expert advice on abrasive materials and steel, and includes guidance on maintaining waterstones so they stay effective for years of use. A chapter on polishing Japanese swords, the pinnacle of the sharpening craft, rounds out this standard reference for anyone who owns or works with Japanese blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWritten by Dr. Rudolf Dick, a leading expert in Japanese cutting tools. After numerous trips to Japan, this mechanical engineer developed a deep passion for forging and sharpening Japanese blades, eventually mastering the art of sharpening with waterstones himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAuthor: Rudolf Dick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFormat: Spiralbound, 128 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePublisher: Schiffer Publishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eISBN: 9780764346804\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIdeal for: Owners of Japanese knives, sharpening enthusiasts, bladesmiths, collectors of Japanese craft references\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PERIBO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41298151768128,"sku":"9780764346804","price":69.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/7661\/0368\/files\/9780764346804-1.jpg?v=1783408330","url":"https:\/\/ausmakersupplies.com.au\/products\/japanese-knife-sharpening-with-traditional-waterstones","provider":"Aus Maker Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}