A cost effective combination synthetic whetstone, this 1000 & 4000 grit stone from Hitohira Japan performs above expectations.
We don't normally see a splash-n-go stone at this price point.
- Hitohira Japanese Dual Whetstone Stone
- Grit 1000 (Medium) & 4000 (Finishing)
- No Soaking Required
- Whetstone Size: 206 x 66 x 36mm (L x W x Th)
- Whetstone Weight: 926 gm
- Made in Japan
Japanese Sharpening Stones (Whetstones)
The consensus for sharpening Japanese kitchen knives, as well as Japanese woodworking tools, is the use of a whetstone. Dry grinding can affect temper (effectively ruining your knife or tool) and diamond plates are often too aggressive (removing too much material).
All Japanese whetstones will require flattening after use, no matter what type of stone, or the style of your sharpening, all whetstones will begin to dish over time. We recommend a ceramic flattening stone, or diamond plate for this task. For more info, check out Selecting a Japanese Whetstone.