One of our favourite adjustable whetstone bases, this model is the pro version with higher grade stainless steel, extra stone support and more rubber in height and width (over the regular ITO Holder and almost every other rubber base available). It is suitable for whetstones between 180 and 225mm in length.
- ITO Japan Adjustable Stone Holder
- Professional Edition
- Japanese Whetstone Base
- 18-8 Stainless Steel Construction
- Thick Rubber Front, Mid & Rear Whetstone Support
- Extra Height & Width
- Whetstones From 180-225mm in Length
- 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.