Otani Toishi Kitayama 1000 Grit Whetstone Set for Knives + Knife Fixit
Polish/Cleaner - Honing Whetstone

GRIT: Medium Honing Stone #1000
TYPE: Blended synthetic with natural stone feel
SIZE: 205 mm x 75 mm x 35 mm
WEIGHT: 1060 g
USE: #1000 (5-10 min soak)
*This stone does NOT come with stand or Nagura
* listed stone sizes are approximate, Imanishi stones are usually a few
millimetres +/-

#1000
Allow the #1000 grit Otani Kitayama whetstone to soak for at least five
minutes before each use. After a few minutes of sharpening dip again to keep
stone sharpening efficiently.

USES
Offers sharpening in a solid block stone. Works superbly on stainless steel
and high-carbon steel knives and tools. The audible feedback and tactile feel
communicate to the sharpener progress being made between the stone and the
knife. They resist dishing well are an excellent choice for uraoshi sharpening
(single edge knife and microbevels.

DURABILITY
Otani Kitayama are harder than most similar grit stones and will resist wear
and offer long-lasting durability. These stones work superbly on stainless
steel and high-carbon steel knives and tools.

COLOR & AESTHETIC
Charcoal grey color. A simple, clean aesthetic accented by beautiful kanji
lettering make these whetstones a pleasure to use. Packaged in a paper box
printed with a photograph of the Kitayama evergreen orest. Inked markings
include the Kitayam kanji and grit number. One of the better looking stones on
the market with a classical and natural stone look.

OVERALL
Outstanding standard whetstone at a reasonable price for its top quality.
Provides sharpening akin to that experienced with a natural stone but offers
greater consistency. Cuts faster and better than similarly priced stones. Grit
#1000 feedback and tactile feel make Otani Kitayama whetstones one of the best
you can buy. Otani Toishi is one of the more artisanal manufacturers in Japan
and a favorite whetstone maker of Kikusumi.

WHY NO BASE?
It is better to have no base so both top and bottom of the stone can be used
which saves time flattening the stone. The bases are not reused so become
garbage which contributes to the environmental damage. If you want a much
better solution try the Kikusumi Hinoki Wood Whetstone holder.

HOW TO USE
Do not soak this whetstone. Simply apply water on the surface when ready to
use. Rinse and wipe dry with a hand towel when done, and allow air dry at room
temp. Do not leave in water. Wash the knife blade after using the stone to
prevent reaction with the magnesium in the Kitayama stone.

HOW TO LEVEL
With use, a synthetic stone will become slightly concave in the middle and, as
a flat surface is necessary for sharpening, they need to be leveled out
routinely with a stone fixer.

HOW TO CLEAN
We also conveniently include a Polishing/Fixing/Rust Eraser for maintenance of
the stone surface such as removing metal bits and stains. If the stone’s
performance is slowing down, or seems to be diminishing, you can clean using a
rust eraser, nagura stone, dressing stone, or a flattening plate. Be sure to
clean the entire surface of the whetstone when using any of these methods to
ensure even wear of the whetstone’s surface.

WHY WHETSTONES
To obtain a truly sharp edge, you must hand sharpen your Japanese knives with
Japanese water stones. The process of sharpening on a stone is like sanding
wood. Each pass of the whetstone cuts away material from the blade . Dividing
the blade in stages allows the sharpener to shape and polish the metal to an
acute edge. Water stones come in a broad range of grits, from very rough to
fine, for this purpose. They are referred to as water stones as water is the
lubricant adding the sharpening process.

OVERALL
Outstanding standard whetstone at a reasonable price for its top quality.
Provides sharpening akin to that experienced with a natural stone but offers
greater consistency. Cuts faster and better than similarly priced stones. Grit
#1000 feedback and tactile feel make Otani Kitayama whetstones one of the best
you can buy. Otani Toishi is one of the more artisanal manufacturers in Japan
and a favorite whetstone maker of Kikusumi.

SHIPPING INFO
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purchase.

HANDLING
We generally shipped your order within the next 1 to 2 business days.
*We will deliver the products in stock immediately

PRODUCT PHOTOS
The picture showing on the item page is a representative image of the product.
The product shipped will be similar but please be aware the actual color,
pattern, shape and size may slightly differ from the pictures shown regarding
items hand-made by the artists and made using natural materials such as wood.