IMANISHI Bester #1200

Imanish’s Bester 1200 is one of those whetstones that often come up in conversations and are almost always positive. This medium-coarse stone is slow-wearing and very comfortable to use.

Immerse the stone for a minimum of 15-20 minutes or until the bubbles stop rising.


Grit: #1200
Long: measured 210 mm (listed as 205mm)
Wide: measured 75 mm (listed as 75mm)
Thick: measured 27 mm (listed as 25mm)
Weight: 885 g

NOTE!

This whetstone is a so-called soaking stone. It works best after 20-30 minutes of soaking. After sharpening, immediately wipe the stone clean with a towel. This will give the stone a clean look and start the drying process. Place the stone to dry in a position where it does not touch a solid surface. For example, place the stone on top of a pencil. Allow the stone to dry slowly without additional heating. Do not place the stone in direct sunlight. Do not allow the stone to freeze when wet. It takes more than 24 hours to dry. Store the stone protected from dents, e.g., in its box.