Imanishi Natural Sharpening Stone Sho Honyama

Experience the Pinnacle of Natural Stone Finishing with Imanishi's Sho Honyama

The Sho Honyama is one of the finest natural finishing stones available - sourced, evaluated, and graded by Imanishi Co. Ltd. in Kyoto before receiving their personal stamp of approval. Each stone is a unique piece of geological history, capable of producing an edge that synthetic stones simply cannot replicate.

Specifications

• Brand: Imanishi (今西製砥)
• Type: Natural finishing stone (Sho Honyama)
• Grade A: approx. #10000-12000
• Grade B: approx. #8000-10000
• Dimensions: 205mm x 75mm x 43mm
• Weight: approx. 1.6kg
• Origin: Kyoto, Japan

Natural Kyoto finishing stones are prized among knife enthusiasts for the tactile feedback, refined slurry, and mirror-like edge they produce. The Sho Honyama sits at the top of Imanishi's natural stone range - each stone individually assessed and graded for hardness and grit consistency before sale. Grade A stones offer a finer, harder finish suited to the most demanding edges; Grade B stones provide an excellent high-grit finish with slightly more feedback. Both are exceptional tools for anyone serious about their blades.

Care and Maintenance

• Use with water only - no soaking required for finishing stones
• Splash water on the surface and use a Nagura stone to raise a slurry if desired
• Keep the stone flat - lap carefully on a flattening stone if needed
• Store dry in a cool location away from direct sunlight
• Handle with care - natural stones can be brittle