{"product_id":"kitayama-8000","title":"Kitayama #8000","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBeyond Sharpness — Toward the Right Finish for the Blade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA knife can be sharp without its edge being fully refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven after the edge has been established on medium and fine stones, fine sharpening marks from the previous stages can remain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKitayama #8000\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Japanese-made super finishing whetstone designed to further refine an already properly formed edge, bringing it to a finer and more precise level of finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade with ultra-fine abrasive containing high-purity alumina, it is designed for fine sharpening and refinement rather than major material removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not about rebuilding the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is about \u003cstrong\u003ehow you choose to refine the edge once it has been properly formed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is where the Kitayama #8000 comes into its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaking the Edge to a Finer Level\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter establishing the edge with medium and fine stones, the Kitayama #8000 allows the sharpening process to move into a finer level of refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts fine abrasive helps reduce the sharpening marks left by previous stones and creates a more refined edge. It is particularly well suited to Yanagiba and other traditional Japanese knives, as well as knives where a fine, precise cutting edge is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the knife, steel, intended use, and desired finish, the Kitayama #8000 may be used as the finishing stone, or as a step before progressing to higher-grit synthetic stones or Japanese natural finishing stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the Kitayama #8000 a versatile super finishing stone that can be incorporated into different sharpening progressions according to the edge the sharpener is trying to achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUltra-Fine High-Purity Alumina Abrasive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kitayama #8000 uses an \u003cstrong\u003eultra-fine abrasive containing high-purity alumina\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fine abrasive particles further refine an already established edge while reducing the sharpening marks remaining from previous stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond kitchen knives, it can also be used for finishing other precision cutting tools such as scissors, planes, and chisels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the sharpening technique, it can also be used to further refine surface polishing marks on the blade itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKitayama #8000 is suitable for both carbon and stainless steels and is particularly useful for those seeking a finer, more refined edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended applications include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYanagiba and other traditional Japanese single-bevel knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGyuto, Santoku, and Petty knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon steel and stainless steel kitchen knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFurther refinement after medium and fine stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional chefs seeking a more precisely finished edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpeners looking to move beyond basic sharpening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA progression toward higher-grit synthetic stones or Japanese natural finishing stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine edge refinement and precision sharpening work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those looking beyond simply making a knife sharp, the Kitayama #8000 offers a way to pursue a finish that better suits the blade and its intended purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid prolonged soaking or storing the Kitayama #8000 submerged in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply water to the stone surface before sharpening and add more as necessary during use to keep the surface appropriately wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter use, rinse away sharpening residue and swarf, remove excess moisture, and allow the stone to dry naturally in a well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintaining a \u003cstrong\u003eflat sharpening surface\u003c\/strong\u003e is especially important with fine finishing stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the surface begins to dish, precise contact between the blade and stone becomes increasingly difficult. 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