Imanishi Arato-Kun PA Coarse Whetstone #220

Imanishi Arato-Kun PA Coarse Whetstone #220This stone delivers exceptional tactile feedback, unexpected for its coarse grade, with a texture akin to a 320 500 grit stone. Its rapid cutting ability rivals some 150 180 grit stones, making it perfect for moderate thinning and repairs. With balanced hardness and a slow dishing rate, it is versatile across various edge types. With a tall height of 50mm, this stone is often considered the best value coarse stone by knife enthusiasts. Made in Japan

This stone delivers exceptional tactile feedback, unexpected for its coarse grade, with a texture akin to a 320-500 grit stone. Its rapid cutting ability rivals some 150-180 grit stones, making it perfect for moderate thinning and repairs. With balanced hardness and a slow dishing rate, it is versatile across various edge types. With a tall height of 50mm, this stone is often considered the best value coarse stone by knife enthusiasts.

Made in Japan

Spec:

• Origin: Kyoto, Japan
• Grit No.: #220 ±
• Type: Soaking
• Dimension: 205 x 75 x 50mm (8.1 x 3.0 x 2.0")
• Weight: 1669g (58.87oz)

About Imanishi 今西製砥

Found in 1916. A company that manufactures and sells natural whetstones and artificial whetstones and wholesales abrasives.

How to use:

Do not soak this whetstone. Simply apply water on the surface when ready to use. 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.