Imanishi Ohira 30 Model Natural stone High Quality Ipponsen

Japanese sharpening experts have revered high density natural stones for ages. Delicate cloudy polishes and incredible edge retention make these guys absolutely worth their weight.

We recommend using a nagura stone with all natural stones to build the initial slurry.

This basic care information will help you maximize the performance and life of your natural stone.

• Get a Nagura stone, with this you can build the slurry need to use this stone, use it every time. This will also help clean your natural stone.
• Use plenty of water this will act as a lubricant, preventing damaging the knife or the stone.
• Never ever use oil it will ruin your stone.
• DO NOT soak this stone.
• Do not keep stones in direct sunlight, extreme heat or cold (i.e. Inside of a car in winter). Please wipe excess water off from the stone before storing.
• Get a truing stone. This will help you to maintain right angle for sharpening, and will give you the best result. The flatter the stones are, the sharper knives get!
• Do not use on a full moon or in a forest, next to a large tree. 

About Imanishi - Imanishi specialized in some of Japan's highest-quality sharpening stones, especially when it comes to natural stones. They take the role of the sharpening stone in the lifespan of a knife very seriously, and strive to find the perfect stone for each type of knife. We carry a wide variety of natural stones from Imanishi, as well as a few synthetic ones.