Imanishi Arashiyama #6000 Whetstone

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The Arashiyama 6000 is my go-to finishing stone for high carbon steel knives. It’s smooth, fast, and gives you a clean, toothy edge that holds up. Works especially well with Japane se steels like Shirogami and Aogami. It’s on the softer side, so it’s really easy to use—great for polishing a cutting edge or bringing out contrast in core polishing. Just watch your angle; it’ll gouge if you’re sloppy. This stone can be used as a splash and go if you prefer a harder surface, or soaked briefly if you’d like it to feel a little softer under the blade. If you’re pairing stones, the Arashiyama 1000 and 6000 make a solid combo. That setup will handle just about everything you need for keeping your high carbon knives sharp. Size: 210mm x 72mm x 25mmMade in Japan Show more