{"product_id":"knife-sharpening-stone-8000-grit-for-finishing-carbon-steel-edges-and-creating-a-kasumi-blade-finish-386116","title":"Knife Sharpening Stone, 8000 Grit for Finishing Carbon Steel Edges and Creating a Kasumi Blade Finish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis knife sharpening stone uses 8000 grit to finish and polish carbon steel knife edges. It suits the finishing stage for single bevel knives such as Deba, Usuba and Yanagiba, helping you give these kitchen blades their final edge treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Imanishi Kitayama stone is also suited to creating a kasumi finish on your blade. Add only a splash of water while sharpening, never soak the stone, and wipe off excess water before storing it. Use a Nagura stone to clean the sharpening surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8000-grit stone for knife edge finishing and polishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for carbon steel knife edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports finishing work on single bevel Deba, Usuba and Yanagiba knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for creating a kasumi blade finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplash-of-water preparation without soaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires a Nagura stone for cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharpening Stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Imanishi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kitayama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finishing and polishing knife edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecified blade material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecified knife styles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single bevel Deba, Usuba and Yanagiba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade finish application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kasumi finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Splash of water only; do not soak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires a Nagura stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe off excess water before storing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat knife work is this 8000-grit stone suited to?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 8000-grit sharpening stone is suited to finishing and polishing carbon steel knife edges. It is also suitable for finishing single bevel Deba, Usuba and Yanagiba knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan this stone help create a kasumi finish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the Kitayama 8000-grit stone is suited to creating a kasumi finish on your blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I soak this sharpening stone before use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, do not soak the Kitayama 8000-grit stone. Use only a splash of water while sharpening, then wipe off excess water before storage; soaking or improper water care can damage it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I clean the sharpening surface?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a Nagura stone to clean the Kitayama 8000-grit sharpening stone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knifewear - Handcrafted Japanese Kitchen Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53587248415032,"sku":"SHP-6116-74B3D8","price":98.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/wfcaseshop.com\/products\/knife-sharpening-stone-8000-grit-for-finishing-carbon-steel-edges-and-creating-a-kasumi-blade-finish-386116","provider":"Pick Velora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}