Imanishi Arashiyama #6000 Whetstone

The Arashiyama 6000 is my go-to finishing stone for high carbon steel knives. It’s smooth, fast, and gives you a clean, toothy edge that holds up. Works especially well with Japanese steels like Shirogami and Aogami.

It’s on the softer side, so it’s really easy to use—great for polishing a cutting edge or bringing out contrast in core polishing. Just watch your angle; it’ll gouge if you’re sloppy.

This stone can be used as a splash and go if you prefer a harder surface, or soaked briefly if you’d like it to feel a little softer under the blade.

If you’re pairing stones, the Arashiyama 1000 and 6000 make a solid combo. That setup will handle just about everything you need for keeping your high carbon knives sharp.

Size: 210mm x 72mm x 25mm

Made in Japan