YAMANI #6000 Resinoid Bond

#6000 Resinoid Bond — Synthetic Finishing Whetstone

A fine #6000 synthetic finishing whetstone, designed for refining the cutting edge after medium and fine sharpening stages.

Made with a resinoid bond and blended with natural Japanese whetstone powder, it combines the consistency of a synthetic stone with a smooth and refined sharpening feel.

Following #3000, the #6000 further reduces previous sharpening marks and refines the edge, producing a clean, smooth finish with excellent cutting performance. It is particularly well suited to the finishing stages of Japanese kitchen knives where a finer, more controlled edge is desired.

Key Features

• #6000 fine finishing grit
• Resinoid-bonded construction
• Blended with natural Japanese whetstone powder
• Ideal progression after #3000
• Produces a smooth and refined cutting edge
• Suitable for fine finishing of Japanese kitchen knives
• Size: 210 x 75 x 25mm
• Weight: 773g

How to Use a Resinoid Bond Whetstone.

1. Do not soak the stone in water.
2. Apply a small amount of water to the surface before sharpening.
3. Add water as needed during use to keep the surface wet.
4. After sharpening, rinse the surface with clean water.
5. Allow the stone to air-dry naturally in a shaded, well-ventilated area.

Caution: Avoid prolonged soaking, hot water, direct sunlight, and rapid drying with heaters or other heat sources.

Resinoid whetstones are bonded with a resin-based binder and are generally not designed for prolonged immersion in water.

Leaving a resinoid whetstone submerged for an extended period may cause the stone to absorb water into its structure. Depending on the specific resin and construction, this can lead to:

• Changes in the stone’s hardness or feel during sharpening
• Softening or weakening of the resin bond
• Changes in sharpening performance and abrasive release
• Cracking, deformation, or other structural damage, particularly if the stone is subjected to repeated wetting and drying