Tanaka Toishi Japanese Whetstone | Michibiki 320 Grit (WA / Softer)
$100
New line from Tanaka Toishi. High level soaking stone, great for natural stone progression, leaving a hazy/ kasumi-esk finish.
These whetstones have a higher level of abrasive, cutting quickly.
- Tanaka Toishi Synthetic Stone
- Available in: (Please Select)
- #320 Grit (WA/Softer)
- #1000 Grit - Sold Out
- #2000 Grit - Sold Out
- #3000 Grit - Sold Out
- Whetstone Size: 220 x 80 x 27mm (L x W x Th)
- Whetstone Weight: 1.02 kg
- Soaking Required
- Crafted 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.