Otani Whetstone Kitayama 8000, body only (no Nagura) - renowned for its ultra-finish #8000 knife sharpening. *This is an Otani Whetstone product.

The long-acclaimed Kitayama 8000 ultra-finishing whetstone Otani Whetstone Kitayama 8000 Body Only (No Nagura) Kitayama 8000 has long reigned as the #8000 stone of choice among professional sharpeners. This whetstone is beloved by connoisseurs for its subtle haze that brings out the true essence of Japanese knives. Its gentle sharpening is unique to resinoid. Resinoid manufacturing process. We recommend using this whetstone after slightly rinsing it with a knife rather than immediately applying it to a knife. While this is a resinoid whetstone with no voids, we recommend soaking it in water for about a minute before use.