Morihei Japanese Whetstone | Hishiboshi Green (Natural Stone Powder) - 3000 Grit + Suehiro Japan Base
$99
We have packaged this whetstone and base as the perfect knife and tool sharpening starter pack. The Hishiboshi Green whetstone is a forgiving stone that won't damage your knives too quickly as you learn, with the SKG-42 base a decent entry level option you can move to other stones as your skills increase.
- Morihei Hishiboshi Green
- Grit: 3000 (Finishing)
- Whetstone Size: 207 x 77 x 26mm
- Made with Natural Stone Powder
- Soaking not required
- Made in Japan
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- Suehiro SKG-42 Rubber Whetstone Holder / Base
- Split Base Design - Accommodates Most Whetstones
- Non-Slip Elastomer Rubber Construction
- Size (per side, 2 of): 80mm (W) x 95mm (L) x 20mm (H)
- Weight: 120g
- 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.