■ 特長 / Key Features
・#8000 grit — for super-fine finishing and mirror-polished edges.
・Resinoid-bonded ceramic whetstone — a smooth, consistent sharpening feel.
・With base — the stone is fixed on a stable wooden platform for safe use.
・Includes a Nagura stone — for refreshing the surface and keeping performance up.
・Made in Japan by Otani (Kyoto) — premium Japanese craftsmanship.
■ 注意 / Note
・This is the "with base" version; the base is permanently attached.
・Japanese domestic model — instruction manual in Japanese only.
■ ブランドについて / About Otani-Toishi
This stone is produced by Otani Toishi, a whetstone maker with a workshop in Kyoto. The company's dedication to quality is clearly reflected in the stones it crafts under the Arashiyama and Kitayama brands. Take the Arashiyama #6000 and Kitayama #8000 finishing stones — long acclaimed by professionals and enthusiasts alike for their ability to refine a blade to a razor-sharp, elegant edge, and regarded as benchmark tools for chefs who prioritize finish quality. Otani Toishi favors precision over efficiency, and that consistency has built lasting trust in their craftsmanship.
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