{"product_id":"shibata-the-bitey-finisher-600-1200-grit","title":"Shibata The Bitey Finisher Combination Stone #600\/1200 Grit","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned by renowned Japanese knife maker and sharpener \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKotetsu Shibata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShibata The Bitey Finisher Combination Stone #600\/1200 Grit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a unique finishing stone developed to produce Shibata's signature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"bitey\" edge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Unlike traditional combination stones designed to establish a new edge, The Bitey Finisher uses a gentler abrasive to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erefine and polish an existing edge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while preserving the geometry of your microbevel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bitey Finisher is built around a technique known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edifferential grit sharpening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where each side of the knife is finished on a different grit. By finishing one side of the edge on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#600 grit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the other on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#1200 grit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the stone creates Shibata's signature \"bitey\" edge. The resulting microscopic tooth structure grips ingredients exceptionally well, making it ideal for slicing tomatoes, peppers, onions, proteins, and other foods with tough or slippery skins, while also maintaining excellent edge life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Sharpening Method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSoak the stone in clean water for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before use.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOn the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#600 grit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e side, sharpen one side of the knife until a burr forms, then repeat on the opposite side.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eContinue alternating sides on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#600 grit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e until only a small burr remains.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRepeat the same process on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#1200 grit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e side.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOnce the edge has been refined, begin \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edifferential grit sharpening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMake \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone light heel-to-tip stroke on the left side of the blade using the #600 grit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlip the stone and make \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone light heel-to-tip stroke on the right side of the blade using the #1200 grit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRepeat this alternating process \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 to 4 times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, always keeping the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleft side on #600 grit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eright side on #1200 grit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish by gently stropping the knife on leather or denim to remove any remaining burr.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing this method produces a beautifully aggressive working edge that bites into food effortlessly while offering longer-lasting cutting performance than a highly polished edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're a professional chef or a passionate home cook, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShibata The Bitey Finisher Combination Stone #600\/1200 Grit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers a unique approach to sharpening. By combining a hard stone with differential grit sharpening, it produces an exceptionally sharp edge with outstanding bite, impressive edge retention, and real-world cutting performance that excels in the kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takayuki Shibata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47267751559337,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/5719\/8761\/files\/DSC02071.jpg?v=1784161754","url":"https:\/\/www.bladeandboard.co.nz\/products\/shibata-the-bitey-finisher-600-1200-grit","provider":"Blade \u0026 Board","version":"1.0","type":"link"}