Suehiro Japanese Whetstone | Gokumyo GMN-200 Ultimate (20,000 Grit)
$529
The Gokumyo range of whetstones by Suehiro Japan are the ultimate in performance. Made to exacting standards and grit levels not achieved by whetstones elsewhere. These whetstones yield one of the most refined edges available, all with little to no deformation or degradation.
"The abrasives have been enhanced from #13,000 (1.0 micron) to #20,000 (0.5 micron), resulting in a whetstone giving a smooth, superbly sharp edge, far exceeding the synthetic stones which came before"
- Suehiro Gokumyo GMN-200
- Grit: 20,000 (Ultra Fine Finishing)
- Whetstone Size: 205 x 73 x 19mm
- Weight: 1250g
- Hardness Level: Medium>Hard
- Dual Cleaning Stone Included
- Professional Sharpening Stone / Whetstone
- 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.