Morihei Japanese Whetstone | Hishiboshi Karasu (Natural Stone Powder) - 9000 Grit
$134
The Hishiboshi range of whetstones are great performers, used for finish sharpening. Made with natural stone powder they are some of the best value stones at this performance level and size. Larger and thicker than most, they yield a longer life than other synthetic whetstones but a finish closer to that of a natural stone.
- Morihei Hishiboshi Karasu
- Grit: 9000 (Fine-Finishing)
- Whetstone Size: 211 x 76 x 26mm (Large)
- Made with Natural Stone Powder
- Hardness Level: Medium
- "Splash and Go" - Soaking Not Required
- 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.