Imanishi Seito Toishi 今西砥石  – Finishing Whetstone #10000 + Kikusumi FIXIT Polisher

GRIT:Finishing Stone  #10000

TYPE: Splash & Go (no soak)

MATERIAL: Blended synthetic with natural elements

COLOR: Ivory White

SIZE: 205 mm x 75 mm x 25 mm

WEIGHT: 756 g

MAKER: IMANISHI SEITO

ORIGIN: Kyoto, Japan

*This stone does NOT come with stand or Nagura

* listed stone sizes are approximate, Imanishi stones are usually a few millimetres +/-

#10000

Imanishi #10000 grit whetstones require only a splash of water to will smooth burs and sharpen knives or tools quickly.  They provide the sharpener audible feedback and a clear feel of progress.  Gorgeous mirror finish can be made with this stone.

USES

Polish Blades to mirror and refine burrs.  Offers sharpening and honing all in one 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.

DURABILITY

Imanshi stones are harder than all but the Naniwa Professional so the stones will resist wear and offer long-lasting durability.   These stones work superbly on stainless steel and high-carbon steel knives and tools.

COLOR & AESTHETIC

Ivory white color.  A simple, clean aesthetic make these whetstones as beautiful to look at as they are to use.  Packaged in elegant white washi-like paper box.  Only marking is the grit number.  Perhaps the best looking stones on the market if natural-looking, minimalistic purity is your favored style.

OVERALL

Outstanding finishing stone and a clear winner on price for top-class  #10000 grit.  Provides a sharpening feel remarkably similar to that experienced with a natural stone with greater consistency.  Cuts faster and better than similarly priced stones.  Grit #10000 smooths burs and leaves a mirror finish .   The feedback and tactile feel make Imanishi whetstones one of the best you can buy.  Imanishi Seito is truly an small artisan manufacturer and one of our favorite whetstones to use at Kikusumi.

HOW TO USE

Simply apply water on the surface of the  #10000 grit whetstone and it is ready to use. Rinse and wipe dry with a hand towel when done, and allow air dry at room temp. Never 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

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.

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