{"title":"Imanishi","description":"Imanishi specialized in some of Japan's highest-quality sharpening stones, especially when it comes to natural stones. They take the role of the sharpening stone in the lifespan of a knife very seriously, and strive to find the perfect stone for each type of knife. We carry a wide variety of natural stones from Imanishi, as well as a few synthetic ones.","products":[{"product_id":"imanishi-amakusa-natural-stone-red","title":"Amakusa Natural Stone Orange","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis rough-medium grit natural stone is the perfect step up from a coarse stone. Use it to refine your edge, or start building your kasumi finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Grit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 - 800\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e215x60x70mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/collections\/brand-imanishi\"\u003eImanishi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis basic care information will help you maximize the performance and life of your natural stone. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUse plenty of water this will act as a lubricant, preventing damaging the knife or the stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNever ever use oil it will ruin your stone. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDO NOT soak this stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDo not keep stones in direct sunlight, extreme heat or cold (i.e. Inside of a car in winter). Please wipe excess water off from the stone before storing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGet a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/naniwa-truing-stone-170x55x30\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e. This will help you to maintain right angle for sharpening, and will give you the best result. The flatter the stones are, the sharper knives get!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not use on a full moon or in a forest, next to a large tree. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Imanishi - \u003c\/strong\u003eImanishi specialized in some of Japan's highest-quality sharpening stones, especially when it comes to natural stones. They take the role of the sharpening stone in the lifespan of a knife very seriously, and strive to find the perfect stone for each type of knife. We carry a wide variety of natural stones from Imanishi, as well as a few synthetic ones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imanishi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5876035076,"sku":"IMAMARE","price":37.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/amakusa-orange.jpg?v=1695657465"},{"product_id":"imanishi-kitayama-stone-8000","title":"Imanishi Kitayama Stone 8000 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerfect for finishing and polishing the edge of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.knifewear.mom\/knife-steel\/\"\u003ecarbon steel\u003c\/a\u003e knives, the Kitayama 8000 grit stone is revered among professional sharpeners in Japan. \u003cbr\u003e This stone imparts an awesome edge on single bevel knives (Deba, Usuba, and Yanagiba) making it an essential part of the quest for perfect sushi. \u003cbr\u003eThis stone requires a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.knifewear.mom\/naniwa-nagura-stone\/dp\/1770\"\u003eNagura stone\u003c\/a\u003e to clean it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use this stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat stone for finishing single bevel knives such as \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDeba, Usuba, and Yanagiba.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis stone is slightly softer than the other 8000 grit stones we carry, so it is ideal for creating a kasumi finish on your blade. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDO NOT soak this stone. This stone only requires a splash of water while sharpening. Please wipe excess water off the stone before storing it. Not following these directions can result in damaging your stone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Imanishi - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImanishi specialized in some of Japan's highest-quality sharpening stones, especially when it comes to natural stones. They take the role of the sharpening stone in the lifespan of a knife very seriously and strive to find the perfect stone for each type of knife. We carry a wide variety of natural stones from Imanishi, as well as a few synthetic ones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imanishi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6165775044,"sku":"IMKI8000","price":96.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/UXXH6430.jpg?v=1548279455"},{"product_id":"imanishi-arashiyama-stone-6000","title":"Imanishi Arashiyama Stone 6000 Grit","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf it long term edge retention you’re after, this Arashiyama 6000 grit is a perfect stone to finish your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/blogs\/articles\/the-non-nerds-guide-to-japanese-knife-steel\"\u003ecarbon steel\u003c\/a\u003e knives. This stone doubles as a “stepping stone” if you plan to take your knives up to 8000, 10,000, or 12,000 grit. Once you put steel to stone it's easy to see why the Arashiyama 6000 has a great reputation among professional sharpeners in Japan. This stone requires a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/knifewear-nagura-stone-600-grit-65x47x32mm-1\"\u003eNagura\u003c\/a\u003e stone to maintain its performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use this stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for putting a strong working edge on your Japanese knife made from Shirogami or Aogami steels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSoft stone, very easy to use for core polishing and contrasting. Excellent for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/blogs\/articles\/how-to-thin-your-japanese-kitchen-knives-on-whetstones-and-why-you-should\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/blogs\/articles\/how-to-thin-your-japanese-kitchen-knives-on-whetstones-and-why-you-should\"\u003eknife thinning\u003c\/a\u003e on wide bevel knives \/ Knives with pronounced \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKireha.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for sharpening \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003especiality tools as well as your Japanese Kitchen knives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are looking to go up to a higher grit stone, this is a great midway point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak very briefly before use, excellent for Japanese carbon steels. Quite a soft stone, be wary of your angle to avoid gouging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Imanishi - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImanishi specialized in some of Japan's highest-quality sharpening stones, especially when it comes to natural stones. They take the role of the sharpening stone in the lifespan of a knife very seriously and strive to find the perfect stone for each type of knife. We carry a wide variety of natural stones from Imanishi, as well as a few synthetic ones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imanishi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14602195844,"sku":"IMARSH6000","price":81.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/NOKR4776_8271a27e-5979-4116-9628-94000009b6ce.jpg?v=1671051897"},{"product_id":"amakusa-natural-stone-tokubisui","title":"Amakusa Natural Stone Tokubisui Red","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis medium grit natural stone is a great step up from a coarse sharpening stone. Use it to refine edges, finish tougher edges, and build a kasumi finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Grit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 - 1500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e215x60x70mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/collections\/brand-imanishi\"\u003eImanishi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis basic care information will help you maximize the performance and life of your natural stone. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUse plenty of water this will act as a lubricant, preventing damaging the knife or the stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNever ever use oil it will ruin your stone. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDO NOT soak this stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDo not keep stones in direct sunlight, extreme heat or cold (i.e. Inside of a car in winter). Please wipe excess water off from the stone before storing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGet a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/naniwa-truing-stone-170x55x30\"\u003etruing stone\u003c\/a\u003e. This will help you to maintain right angle for sharpening, and will give you the best result. The flatter the stones are, the sharper knives get!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not use on a full moon or in a forest, next to a large tree. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Imanishi - \u003c\/strong\u003eImanishi specialized in some of Japan's highest-quality sharpening stones, especially when it comes to natural stones. They take the role of the sharpening stone in the lifespan of a knife very seriously, and strive to find the perfect stone for each type of knife. 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