Suehiro Japanese Whetstone | DEBADO LD-21-DN (180 grit)
$112
One of the longer lasting, (very) low grit whetstones we've tested. A fast cut splash-and-go great for chip repair and thinning etc. Matches well as a lower stone to the Suehiro SNE range.
- Suehiro DEBADO LD-21-DN
- 180 Grit
- Whetstone Size: 206×73×23mm
- Weight: 770g
- Cleaning Stone Included
- Splash-And-Go : No Soaking Required
- No Base with this model
- 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.