Otani "Kitayama" Finishing Whetstone #8000

Otani "Kitayama" Finishing Whetstone #8000The Kitayama #8000 is a highly refined polishing whetstone that outperforms many other pricier whetstones in the same grit range. Many 8000 grit whetstones tend to feel a bit dull, and soft, but this whetstone still retains enough feedback to allow the sharpening to know what is happen with the knife. The mirror like finish quality is perfect for everyday and high end commercial kitchen use. Made in Japan Spec: Origin: Kyoto, Japan Maker: Otani Toishi

The Kitayama #8000 is a highly refined polishing whetstone that outperforms many other pricier whetstones in the same grit range.  Many 8000 grit whetstones tend to feel a bit dull, and soft, but this whetstone still retains enough feedback to allow the sharpening to know what is happen with the knife.  The mirror-like finish quality is perfect for everyday and high-end commercial kitchen use.  

Made in Japan

Spec:

• Origin: Kyoto, Japan
• Maker: Otani Toishi
• Grit No.: #8000 WA
• Type: Splash & Go
• Dimension: 205 x 75 x 25mm (8.1 x 3.0 x 1.0")
  
• Weight: 778g (27.44oz)
• This stone does NOT come with stand or Nagura

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.

How to clean:

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.