IMANISHI SEITO #1000 / #4000 Combo Japanese Whetstone +  Kikusumi FIXIT Polisher

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

Only soak the #1000 grit whetstone (chestnut brown). 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 Imanishi 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.

SHIPPING INFO

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HANDLING

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PRODUCT PHOTOS

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