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Not many 4000 grit stones will raise a burr but this one does, it’s a race car of a stone. With this stone, you start striking the sharp potential of your Japanese knife and make your European knives smooooth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways flatten your stone with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kentofinglewood.com\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e after honing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use this stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Fine polishing stone probably needs a progression from a medium stone or a somewhat sharp edge to start. 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Use for any Japanese kitchen knife, hunting knife, woodworking chisel or straight razor. The mirror edge it leaves will impress. Enjoy smooth cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use this stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine polishing stone needs a progression from a 2000-6000 grit first. 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We recommend finishing most non-Japanese knives with this stone, but if you are the kind that wants to get an extra 20% out of everything you will want to take those Henckels to 4000 or 8000 and really have them sing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen to use this stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCan be used to form an edge from a very dull knife, but patience is required\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for removing deep scratches and from lower grit stones, nice matte great misty \"kasumi\" finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes great with quick touch-ups on decent edges and leaves a toothy finish with a bit of bite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA shop standard. Perfect for anyone getting into the sharpening, quality stone that won't break the bank.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Knifewear -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eKnifewear is Canada's largest retailer of Japanese knives and sharpening supplies. The Knifewear range of stones provides incredible quality and performance at a very reasonable price. Whether you're sharpening knives or razors, Knifewear stones will live up to their reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Knifewear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32975091983,"sku":"NAKW1000","price":48.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/kw-1000.jpg?v=1670959400"},{"product_id":"knifewear-stone-220-grit-210x70x20mm","title":"Knifewear 220 Grit Sharpening Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 220 Grit whetstone is the fastest coarse stone we’ve found. It removes steel efficiently and dishes slowly. You will still need to use a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.com\/products\/naniwa-truing-stone-170x55x30\"\u003etruing stone\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003eafter every 2-4 knives are sharpened, but it is minimal compared to other stones on the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use this stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for beginners looking to start and new edge on their very dull knife.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick removal of steel, great for removing Nicks and chips off the edge.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoving Low spots on wide bevels with thinning a knife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates a nice foundation for progression into finer grits.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Shop standard. 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Their stones are among some of the highest quality in the world, good for both professional and amateur. They make a wide range of grits and densities, so you can choose the perfect stone for your needs and budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naniwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34054463631,"sku":"NAP-308","price":99.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/naniwa-pro-800.jpg?v=1714667877"},{"product_id":"stone-holder-spring-loaded","title":"Stone Holder Spring Loaded","description":"\u003cspan\u003eSecuring your stones has never been so easy. The spring loaded stone holder simply opens when you pull the ends apart, closes on its own, and keeps stones securely in place without having to loosen or tighten any nuts. Instead black, this stone holder comes in red, blue, orange, or green. We use the orange one here in the store but won't judge if you pick a different colour. \u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"3Giken","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":39577215567,"sku":"SH-TTC-2L-RED","price":52.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":39577215631,"sku":"SH-TTC-2L-BLUE","price":52.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":39577215695,"sku":"SH-TTC-2L-ORANGE","price":52.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":39577215823,"sku":"SH-TTC-2L-GREEN","price":52.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":44782699872430,"sku":"SH-TTC-2L-BLACK","price":52.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/IMG_6462.jpg?v=1671051293"},{"product_id":"ceramic-honing-rod-black","title":"Knifewear Ceramic Honing Rod - Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eDid you know you get a Honing Rod 50% off with kitchen knife purchase. Just add a kitchen knife and rod to your cart to take advantage of this offer!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis black honing rod is perfect for maintaining a knife’s edge between sharpenings. 3-6 strokes on each side of the blade will keep it silky and awesome. Forget what you’ve seen from the TV chefs. You don't need a ton of pressure or speed. Just be precise and gentle. Any questions? Check out the video below to see how it's done!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe data-dashlane-frameid=\"521838526477\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PpHFWoEqNA8?si=ON0NOUkeIcGXUkD1\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking to hone the edges of knives during sharpening, we prefer the coarser, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.knifewear.com\/ceramic-honing-rod-white\/dp\/3459\"\u003e white honing rod\u003c\/a\u003e because it does a better job of cleaning burrs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoning rods are not made with abrasive material so there is no grit rating but the Black Rod is similar to 6000 grit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for the bonus round of Knifenerd level sharpness? 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We have a wide selection of tools for the professional chef and home cook, from tweezers and tongs, to knife bags and sharpening stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knifewear","offers":[{"title":"Black (Super Fine)","offer_id":39512727060654,"sku":"HONROD","price":64.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/BUYZ4064_54f46573-61d7-4715-978a-6b724e795552.jpg?v=1765350269"},{"product_id":"ceramic-honing-rod-white","title":"Knifewear Ceramic Honing Rod - White","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003eDid you know you get a Honing Rod 50% off with kitchen knife purchase. Just add a kitchen knife and rod to your cart to take advantage of this offer!\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis white honing rod works great when maintaining ultra hard knife steels like Powdered Steel and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.com\/pages\/knife-steel\"\u003e Aogami Super\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003eWe love this white honing rod when sharpening because it does an awesome job of cleaning the burrs off an edge. It is slightly coarser than the black rod. \u003cspan\u003e3-6 strokes on each side of the blade will keep it silky and awesome. Forget what you’ve seen from the TV chefs. You don't need a ton of pressure or speed. Just be precise and gentle. Any questions? Check out the video \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebelow to see how it's done!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PpHFWoEqNA8?si=ON0NOUkeIcGXUkD1\" title=\"YouTube video player\" data-dashlane-frameid=\"521838526499\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoning rods are not made with abrasive material so there is no grit rating but the White Rod is similar to 4000 grit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for the bonus round of Knifenerd level sharpness? Complete the trifecta by using the white rod, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.knifewear.com\/ceramic-honing-rod-black\/dp\/1741%20\"\u003e the black rod\u003c\/a\u003e, and then \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.knifewear.com\/leather-strop\/dp\/1740%20\"\u003e the leather strop\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Knifewear Products - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've sourced the best kitchen accessories to accompany our knives, items that we're so proud of we put our name on them. We have a wide selection of tools for the professional chef and home cook, from tweezers and tongs, to knife bags and sharpening stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knifewear","offers":[{"title":"White (Fine)","offer_id":39513654657198,"sku":"HONRODW","price":64.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/WSHU6398_acdbbf4a-ac05-4376-99f6-13a672ddadcf.jpg?v=1760900079"},{"product_id":"toyama-pruning-shears-200mm-t14","title":"Toyama Pruning Shears 200mm T14","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Toyama - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis series of pruning shears are made by a company called Toyama Hamono in Sanjo, Niigata. They have been specialized in making pruning shears since the early 1860s. When \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.com\/collections\/masashi-yamamoto\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.com\/collections\/masashi-yamamoto\"\u003eMasashi-san\u003c\/a\u003e was visiting us in the Summer of 2017, he had a few pruning shears from this company and gifted them to gardeners at Japanese garden and gardeners at the Japanese embassy. 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Instructions are in the attached care-letter that comes with the pan or in the \"pan care\" tab above the description.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.com\/blogs\/articles\/carbon-steel-pan-care-and-information\"\u003eCheck out the full carbon steel pan care article and video here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"507\" height=\"253\" style=\"width: 90.2939%; height: 121.438px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 27.8594px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 80.108%; height: 27.8594px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness for all 1.6mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.622%; height: 27.8594px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 27.8594px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 80.108%; height: 27.8594px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWok Small 24cm - Depth  7cm - Weight 897g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.622%; height: 27.8594px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 27.8594px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 80.108%; height: 27.8594px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWok Medium 27cm - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDepth  8cm - Weight 1088g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.622%; height: 27.8594px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 27.8594px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 80.108%; height: 27.8594px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWok Large 30cm - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDepth 9.5 - Weight 1320g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.622%; height: 27.8594px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 80.108%; height: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWok XLarge 36cm - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDepth  10.5  - Weight 1822g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.622%; height: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamada Uchidashi","offers":[{"title":"Small - 24cm","offer_id":23106953412656,"sku":"YMDWOK1.6MM24CM","price":106.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium - 27cm","offer_id":23106958884912,"sku":"YMDWOK1.6MM27CM","price":117.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large - 30cm","offer_id":31430107725872,"sku":"YMDWOK1.6MM30CM","price":128.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XLarge - 36cm","offer_id":44327658193070,"sku":"YMDWOK1.6MM36CM","price":165.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/Yamada_Uchidashi_Hammered_Steel_Chinese_Round_Bottom_Wok_24cm_1.jpg?v=1776450913"},{"product_id":"hoxton-shave-co-de-razor-black-knurl-handle","title":"Hoxton Shave Co. 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Each handle is composed of a sturdy Nickel Alloy with chrome plating which allows for rust-free durability.  These razors can be used with any standard safety razor blade and will allow for an incredibly close shave with less irritation and little-to-no plastic waste. The Black handle is a classic match to a black shaving brush and bowl set and works visually in any bathroom.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with any standard Double-Edged razor blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChrome plating protects the core metal from corrosion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-Piece construction is durable, and easy to clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe sure to dispose of blades in a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kentofinglewood.com\/products\/kent-of-inglewood-razor-blade-bank\"\u003eBlade Bank\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kentofinglewood.com\/products\/kent-of-inglewood-razor-blades\"\u003e5 Kent of Inglewood Mild Blades\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cspan\u003e9cm\/3.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e87g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Hoxton Shave Co.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e -Hoxton Shave Co. is an English company exclusive in Canada to Kent of Inglewood.  The Hoxton shave is a modern take on shaving with a nod to classic English chemists and perfumers by naming several scents after East London neighbourhoods.  The English-made software has been fragranced in Canada to create some truly unique scents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hoxton Shave Co.","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":28529033838640,"sku":"HOXTONRAZORDE-BLACKKNURL","price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chrome","offer_id":28888047681584,"sku":"HOXTONRAZORDECHROMEKNURL","price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/HOXTON-CHROME.jpg?v=1624145395"},{"product_id":"naniwa-hibiki-1000-grit-210x70x20","title":"Naniwa Hibiki 1000 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003eNaniwa Hibiki stones are a must-have for serious sharpening nerds. 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This particular stone excels at evening out bevels after thinning on rougher stones and is a favourite of Knifewear master sharpener Naoto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use this stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Imanishi Arashiyama Stone 6000 Grit\"}'\u003eSoak this stone for 15-20 minutes before use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ultimate stone for evening out bevels after thinning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for touching up western and hard-working Japanese knives that you want a stronger edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you believe in \"Buy it once\", this is the stone for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways flatten your stone with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.com\/products\/knifewear-truing-stone-220-grit-170x55x30mm\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e after sharpening. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Naniwa -\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNaniwa is the biggest and best sharpening stone manufacturer in Japan. 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Their flat-bottom wok is perfect for most folks at home, as they'll work nicely with your glass, electric, or induction stovetop. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost people find they like a 27cm or 30cm wok for general wok cooking at home. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"height: 97.969px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness for all 1.6mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWok Small 24cm -\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBottom Diameter 13cm - \u003c\/span\u003e Depth 6cm - Weight 883g\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWok Medium 27cm - Bottom Diameter 15cm - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDepth 6.5cm - Weight 1114g\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWok Large 30cm - Bottom Diameter 17cm - Depth 7.5cm - Weight 1314g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWok XLarge 36cm - Bottom Diameter 19.5cm- \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDepth 10.5cm - Weight 1794g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial Instructions for Yamada pans and Woks -\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eYamada pans and woks come unseasoned and\u003cspan\u003e are covered with an anti-rust protective coating. 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