Naniwa IT-0170 Hibiki Whetstone #6000

Naniwa's Hibiki whetstones are harder than typical whetstones because the material uses a particularly hard bond. They are slow wearing and are mostly designed for sharpening tool blades made of hard steel, although some prefer these stones for sharpening knives of high hardness.The #6000 fine-grit whetstone can be served as a bridge between the #3000 and #8000 stones in the series. It's recommended to flatten these whetstones regularly, as it may take lots of time and effort to re-flatten the stone if the surface is dished excessively.

Made in Japan

Spec:

• Origin: Osaka, Japan
• Model No.: IT-0170
• Grit No.: #6000
• Type: Soaking
• Dimension: 200 x 65 x 20mm (7.9 x 2.6 x 0.7")
  
• Weight: 535g (18.87oz)
• Abrasive: White Aluminium Oxide 
• Cohesive Agent: Magnesium-bound

How to use:

Pre-soak for 15 minutes before use, and apply water on surface during sharpening when needed. 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.