ITO Japan Whetstone Accessories | Adjustable Stone Holder & Base
$67
A great value adjustable whetstone holder and base from ITO Japan. With adjustable stainless bolts it's a solid performer suitable for whetstones between 183 and 210mm in length.
- ITO Japan Adjustable Stone Holder
- Japanese Whetstone Base with Centre Support
- Rubber Feet with Adjustable Stainless
- Stones Length: 183-210mm
- 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.