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Shibata Bitey Finisher Combination Stone 600/1200 Grit

Shibata Bitey Finisher Combination Stone 600/1200 Grit

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Master knife sharpener Takayuki Shibata has long been known to shake things up in the world of knifemaking, someone not bound by tradition. This latest project from Shibata-san is no different: Bitey Finisher, a coarse-grit finishing stone!

Often, Japanese blades are finished on fine or superfine whetstones, like 4,000, 8,000, or even 10,000 grit. While these super-smooth edges are ideal for slicing sashimi and straight razor shaving, many folks prefer an edge with more bite when it comes to preparing dinner. Shibata-san has long practiced 'differential-grit' sharpening, sharpening his edges with a rough grit on one side and a fine grit on the other, to create the perfect fusion of rough and smooth. The Bitey Finisher is the culmination of those efforts!

This combination grit stone is made with gentler abrasive, meant for polishing existing edges rather than establishing new ones. The body of the stone is quite hard, so your microbevel stays true. Here's how to use the bitey finisher:

  1. Soak it in water for 10 minutes. Starting on the 600 grit side, sharpen one side until you raise a burr, then the other. Work each side, flipping back and forth, until you're left with a mild burr.
  2. Repeat this same process on the 1200 grit side.
  3. Return to 600 grit, and make one stroke from heel to tip on the left side of the knife. Return to 1200 and make one stroke from heel to tip on the right side of the knife.
  4. Repeat this back and forth on 600 and 1200 3-4 times. Strop the knife gently on leather or denim.

You'll be left with a beautifully bitey edge that effortlessly slices through tough vegetable skins and meat, while also staying sharp for longer than a fine grit edge!

Grit 600/12000
Stone Usage Prep Splash and go
Made in Japan
Brand Shibata Tinker

Stone Care

Sharpening knives can be one of the most satisfying and fun skills to learn and do. Whether you’re an old hand at sharpening, or just starting out, we want to give you a few tips to help you get the most out of your water stones. If you have any questions about care or technique, please feel free to get in touch, our contact information is below.

Waterstone tips:

  • Use plenty of water. Periodically splash your stones with water as you use them to prevent the stone from plugging up with residue.
  • Some stones require soaking in water for about 20 minutes prior to use, others only require a splash of water while sharpening. Knifewear brand stones tell you what they require on the package. A good way to tell which a stone requires is to splash it with water, if the stone immediately sucks up all the water on it, soak it. If it
    pools on top don’t soak it.
  • Stones take on steel residue with use. A small Nagura stone can help clean the surface like an eraser.
  • Use a truing stone to keep the stone surface flat. Softer stones might require this before every sharpening session. This will help you to maintain the correct angle for sharpening, which is critical for creating the best knife edge.
  • We suggest lightly beveling the edges of the stone with a truing stone to avoid cutting yourself, and to prevent chips from coming off.
  • In dry climates, certain stones can be vulnerable to cracking if they dry too quickly. To avoid this, wrap these stones in a damp tea towel and allow to dry more slowly. These include the Knifewear 4000 and 8000, as well as the Naniwa Professional series.

Important!

  • Do not keep stones in direct sunlight, extreme heat or cold
    (e.g. Inside a car in winter) and avoid dropping them.
  • Always wipe excess water off from the stone before storing.
  • Never ever use oil on a water stone. It will ruin it.
  • Have fun!

Shipping and Returns

We aim to ship your order within 1 business day at Knifewear, if there is a hold up, we'll aim to let you know and give you a timeline.

We offer $3 shipping on orders over $100* anywhere in Canada and $200* to customers in the USA. We ship worldwide, and offer up to the minute rates from our shipping partner DHL.

*Konro Grills and some other larger items are excluded from the free shipping offer.

How do I make a return on an online order?
No worries, we've got you sorted. Head over to https://knifewear.com/returns and follow the prompts. 

Can I pick up my order Curbside / At the store?
Absolutely, as long as all the items you are looking for are in stock at the location you want to pickup from, you'll be able to select that at the checkout. If one or more items aren't at your preferred location we are happy to ship it to you. 

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