MIYABI "Toishi Pro Grit #5000 Super Finishing Whetstone, Made in Japan" Whetstone Sharpener for Knives [Official Japanese Product] 34536-005

A whetstone capable of achieving a professional finish

MIYABI whetstones are crafted using synthetic (artificial) whetstones, now considered superior to natural whetstones, and are perfectly suited to Miyabi blades.

Whetstones are essential partners in maintaining the sharpness of your knives while preparing delicious meals.

[Grit #5000: Super Finishing Whetstone] Use this when you're particular about sharpness.

[MIYABI Toishi Pro] To restore and maintain sharpness for a long time, it's important to choose a whetstone that's perfectly compatible with your blade. The MIYABI Toishi Pro lineup offers a variety of grit sizes, color-coded to match the condition and finish of your blade. You'll be sure to find the perfect whetstone to partner with your precious knife.

*When using the MIYABI Toishi Pro, we recommend the Basic Sharpening Kit (34536-000) (ASIN: B0043RSYYU).

[Sharpening a Knife] Whetstones, sharpening steels, sharpeners, strops, and other tools are used to repair or maintain the edge of a knife.

- Sharpening Metal is removed to create a sharper edge. Several types of whetstones are used for different steps.

Rough sharpening (using a coarse-grained whetstone) Medium sharpening (using a fine-grained whetstone) Finishing (using a very fine-grained whetstone)

- Maintaining the edge (stropping) This tool is used to smooth the edge during the maintenance and sharpening process. Sharpening the edge results in a smoother, sharper edge. Products sold and shipped by Amazon.co.jp are officially licensed products in Japan. Officially licensed products meet Japanese inspection standards. Product Dimensions: (Length x Width x Height) 210 x 70 x 25 mm Material: Artificial ceramic Grit size: #5000 Super Finishing Stone = Use when you want exceptional sharpness. Material characteristics: Suitable for all knife types and materials (except ceramic and serrated blades).