Yoshihiro Premium Natural Sharpening Whetstone Shiage Finishing stone Grade 30 (NS30-49)
SKU:
- 8000–12000 (very fine)
- Best For
- Final finishing and polishing to a refined edge
- Quarry
- Ohira Mountain, Kyoto
Grit
Grit sets what a stone does to the edge. Coarse stones (#400 and below) remove steel quickly to repair chips or reshape a dull blade; medium stones (around #1000) are the everyday sharpening stage; fine stones (#3000 and above) polish the edge to a keen, refined finish.
Full Specifications
- Grit
- 8000–12000 (very fine)
- Best For
- Final finishing and polishing to a refined edge
- Quarry
- Ohira Mountain, Kyoto
- Type
- Natural finishing stone (Shiage)
- Skill Level
- Experienced sharpeners
- Dimensions
- 206 × 76 × 40mm
- Before Use
- Submerge in water before use.
- Country of Origin
- Japan
Product Details
Natural Whetstone - Ohira Mountain, Kyoto, Japan
Dimensions: 8.11"L x 2.95"W x 1.57"H (206mm x 76mm x 40mm)
Finishing Stone: Very fine grained (8000-12000 grit)
Mined Mountain: Ohira Mountain, Kyoto, Japan
A key component of knife care is proper sharpening. Japanese knives should always be sharpened and honed on premium quality Japanese water stones. A good quality Japanese water stone not only provides the best surface for maintaining your knife's blade, but it also preserves the high-quality steel of your knife.
Why Choose Our Natural Whetstone?
Sourced from the renowned quarries of Kyoto, Japan, our natural whetstones are considered the pinnacle of sharpening tools. This very fine grained finishing stone is recommended for experienced sharpeners only, as its natural quality means that sharpening particles may vary in consistency.
Each natural whetstone will slightly differ in size and condition, so we highly encourage you to review all the pictures before making your choice. Please note that no guarantees can be provided regarding the inner makeup of these stones due to their unique characteristics.
Care for Your Knives
The best knives require special care and consideration. Knives from Yoshihiro Cutlery are crafted with meticulous attention by master craftsmen, utilizing a labor-intensive process to create steel that possesses the right balance of hardness and elasticity for optimal performance. Sharpening your Japanese knives on premium quality water stones is essential to maintain their superior quality.
The sale of this product is final, meaning that no refunds or returns can be accepted after purchase.