Imanishi Arato-Kun PA Coarse Whetstone #220

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.