Fully supervised by the Swordsmith and Itto-Ryodan TV program, this #400/#1000 steel whetstone features double-sided sharpening and a non-slip diamond whetstone.
This high-quality "Steel Whetstone" offers a coarse #400 and medium #1000 edge for repairing and finishing the blade edge. The abrasive grains are sharper than those of ordinary whetstones, resulting in high sharpening power. It is resistant to wear and can be used to sharpen hard metals other than knives. As the whetstone itself requires no maintenance, it is recommended for first-time sharpeners. A favorite among professionals and home users alike, it offers excellent durability and cutting power, making it easy to keep knives, scissors, saws, and other blades sharp.
Comes with a whetstone stand for easy work A whetstone stand is important when sharpening at home. The whetstone stand prevents slipping and its raised height allows you to sharpen steadily without hitting your hand on a desk or kitchen counter.
#400 rough whetstone, #1000 intermediate whetstone #400 has excellent abrasiveness and is useful for repairing nicks and chips in the blade. When nicks are visible, the #400 is the time to use it. #1000 has just the right amount of sharpening power and should be used when the blade has dulled. #1000 is sufficient for maintaining ordinary household knives.
How to Use: When using a diamond whetstone, it's important to sharpen gently without applying too much pressure. Because of its high abrasive power, over-sharpening will rapidly wear down the blade. If the blade is chipped, use a rough whetstone of around 400 grit, and if you want to improve sharpness, use a medium whetstone of around 1000 grit. It's also important to sharpen without sharpening at too much of an angle.
Completely Supervised by Itto Ryodan TV, a swordsmith YouTuber with approximately 160,000 subscribers! This diamond whetstone is of such high quality that it will satisfy knife sharpeners of all levels, from beginners to advanced users.