{"product_id":"dokme-demir-duzeltme-tasi","title":"Cast Iron Lapping Plate + Medium and Fine Lapping Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCast Iron Lapping Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most professional solution for sharpening stone maintenance. Known as \"nagura\" or \"lapping plate\" in the Japanese knife sharpening tradition, this tool is used for both flattening and conditioning the surfaces of your sharpening stones. Fully compatible with Shapton, this cast iron plate is one of the essential pieces of equipment for master sharpening workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is Cast Iron Superior?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast iron is an ideal material for lapping plates due to its high hardness and excellent flatness. Unlike plastic or aluminum alternatives, cast iron \u003cstrong\u003eretains its shape over time\u003c\/strong\u003e and delivers the same performance for decades. When used with sharpening powder or an abrasive slurry, its surface precisely processes the stone surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo Different Use Cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Stone Flattening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used with flattening powder to restore hollowed-out sharpening stones to a flat surface.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2. Lapping (Surface Finishing):\u003c\/strong\u003e Very fine surface finishing can be achieved by using it with abrasive powder of a specific grit size. This method is especially used to flatten the back (ura) of traditional Japanese knives (yanagiba, deba).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality cast iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precisely machined flat surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Shapton stones and other waterstones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsage:\u003c\/strong\u003e With flattening powder (wet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifelong with proper care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is It Suitable For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for serious knife enthusiasts, knifemakers, workshop-owning sharpening masters, and those deeply exploring the Japanese knife tradition. It is a high-value investment product; the price paid quickly pays for itself with a lifetime of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprinkle flattening powder onto the plate and add a few drops of water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMove the sharpening stone over the plate in a figure-8 or circular motion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the surface periodically and check the progress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor lapping, use finer powder and proceed with unidirectional movements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter use, clean the cast iron surface thoroughly and dry it completely. Apply a thin layer of oil (vegetable or mineral oil) to prevent rust. Do not leave it in a humid environment — cast iron will rust in moisture. With regular care, it can be used for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shapton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51243212669226,"sku":null,"price":13900.0,"currency_code":"TRY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/6920\/0170\/files\/0510_c.jpg?v=1773445847","url":"https:\/\/iyibicak.com\/en\/products\/dokme-demir-duzeltme-tasi","provider":"İyi Bıçak","version":"1.0","type":"link"}