Imanishi

Kitayama Semi-Natural Whetstone for KME

For Hapstone and KME knife sharpeners (KME format)

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Abrasive	Milled natural abrasive
Available grits 📊 Grit Chart	8000 JIS UF
Composition	Single stone
Country of origin	Japan
Format	KME
Lubricant	Water
Profile	Flat
Thickness of abrasive	5-6 mm
Total thickness	5-6 mm
Working surface	100 x 25 mm (4" x 1")

Description

Kitayama sharpening stones are used for sharpening knives on KME and Hapstone knife sharpeners. Kitayama stones are made of milled natural abrasive.

Kitayama stones are 6 mm thick.

Kitayama stones are universal and can be used to sharpen knives of any steel.

Kitayama is preliminarily lapped and does not require lapping after purchase.

Kitayama should be used with water as a lubricant. Do not soak Kitayama stones in water. Just splash, or use a water spray. Never store stones in water. Never dry stones near heat.

About Imanishi

Imanishi is well-known Japanese supplier of synthetic, natural and semi-natural whetstones.