Medium hardness, they are ideal for creating softer bevel changes and finishing full convex grinds. Given the available grits are only medium to high grit, Hakuto 1 stones are best left for use after initial, coarser work has been completed.
Recommended for advanced users.
These thin (2.5mm) options are more affordable than the standard thickness (3.5mm) but will still sharpen for a very long time.
Brand: NSK
Length: 200mm
Width: 75mm
Height: 22mm
Weight: 610g
Grit Range: #10000
Brand: HI-CONDITION ハイコンディション
Producing Area: Tokyo/ Japan
Size: 10"L x 2"W x 1"D
Weight: 350g
Really high quality, bare hard felt strop on a firm base so it has no give.
Felt strops will be slightly more efficient at cleaning up edges post sharpening/maintaining than leather, and you could certainly finish off of them. Ideal for softer western knives, butcher knives, and other higher-volume knives.
Use only an edge-trailing/draw stroke. Can be loaded with micron abrasive pastes or sprays. Clean periodically with a slightly damp rag, allow to dry before using.
Brand: HI-CONDITION ハイコンディション
Producing Area: Tokyo/ Japan
Size: 10"L x 2"W x 1"D
Weight: 399g
Really high quality, bare leather felt strop on a firm base so it has no give.
Leather strops will be slightly better at finishing edges post sharpening/maintenance (or as a stand alone tool) than felt strops. Leather strops work on an array of knives, and are especially ideal for Japanese knives and other fine blades.
Use only an edge-trailing/draw stroke. Can be loaded with micron abrasive pastes or sprays. Clean periodically with a slightly damp rag, allow to dry before using.
Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Product Type: Finger Stone
Size: 100g
Mine: Narutaki
Producing Area: Kyoto/ Japan
Soaking Requirement: Not required
Weight: 100g
Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Product Type: Finger Stone
Mine: Mizukihara
Producing Area: Kyoto/ Japan
Layer: Uchigumori
Soaking Requirement: Not required
Weight: 100g
Total Length: 450mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Rod Length: 305mm
Weight: 212g
Grit: #1200-1800
A favorite among traditionalists – the handheld single rod sharpener is a staple in any kitchen. Classic design with a high-alumina ceramic bull-nose rod that is extremely hard and durable.
Includes a ring for hanging and the handle is crafted from hard rock maple.
Brand: Imanishi 今西製砥
Product Type: Flattening Stone
Size: 208 x 68 x 33mm
Weight: 847g
For all of your stone flattening needs!
