NANIWA HIBIKI Japanese Sharpening Stone – High Flatness Retention Whetstone
The NANIWA HIBIKI Japanese Sharpening Stone is a high-performance whetstone series designed for users who require stable sharpening performance and excellent flatness retention.
Manufactured using a high-temperature vitrified process, the HIBIKI features a hard stone structure that helps maintain a flat sharpening surface for longer periods. This makes the series suitable for frequent sharpening and users who maintain multiple knives regularly.
Available in multiple grits from #1000 to #8000, the HIBIKI series covers a wide range of sharpening needs, from everyday edge maintenance to final polishing. Each grit provides consistent sharpening performance with accurately graded abrasive particles.
Designed for serious knife enthusiasts and professional users, the HIBIKI offers a stable sharpening experience for Japanese and Western kitchen knives while reducing the frequency of flattening maintenance.
| Brand | NANIWA |
| Item | HIBIKI 響 |
| P No. & Grit |
IT-0130 : #1000 (Medium) |
| Size(of Stone) | 210 mm x 70 mm x H. 20 mm (8.3" x 2.8" x H. 0.8") |
| Objective | Knife(including Sheath Knife, Folding Knife), Stainless Steel Knife, Special Steel Knife, Japanese Knife, Hand Plane, Chisel, Precision Blades Knife |
| Remarks | 1. Due to the manufacturing process, abrasive grain clusters may occasionally be present in the stone. These may cause scratches on the blade during sharpening. Please inspect the surface before use and use with care. 2. Non-soaking type whetstone. Do not immerse in water before use. Wet the surface with water during sharpening. Avoid direct sunlight, rapid drying, sudden temperature changes, and prolonged soaking to maintain stone quality. |
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