Whetstone

"Ara toishi Itcho Gake" Whetstone

Size (mm): 214(L)x57(W)x28(H)(mm)

This Japanese whetstone is designed for maintaining and sharpening kitchen knives. Made from very fine artificial abrasive particles, it benefits from specific expertise and equipment adapted to the manufacture of sharpening stones, particularly for professional kitchen knives.

It allows you to gradually restore an effective edge and maintain blades used daily in the kitchen. It is suitable for both Japanese knives and various types of kitchen knives, especially stainless steel blades.

For different types of knives

This knife sharpening stone can be used with many types of blades. It is particularly suitable for traditional Japanese knives and Western kitchen knives.

• Usuba knives (薄刃包丁)
• Deba knives (出刃包丁)
• Sashimi knives (刺身包丁)
• Gyuto knives (牛刀)
• Stainless steel kitchen knives
• Various types of knives and sharp tools

A stone suitable for sharpening kitchen knives

Sharpening with a stone helps maintain a knife's edge and prolong its daily use. This stone was developed to meet the needs of kitchen knife sharpening, with manufacturing based on fine-particle abrasives.

The range includes different sharpening stones intended for different stages of blade maintenance: coarse grit stone, medium grit stone, and finishing stone. The choice of stone depends, in particular, on the condition of the edge and the desired result.

How to use a whetstone

Before use, immerse the stone sufficiently in water to prepare it for sharpening.

Then place the knife blade against the stone, respecting the appropriate sharpening angle for the blade. To achieve consistent sharpening, it is important to maintain the same angle between the blade and the stone during pushing and returning movements.

Consistent pressure and movement allow you to progressively work the blade's edge. Take your time, especially when sharpening a thin-bladed Japanese knife.

Tips for proper sharpening

To obtain a uniform result, ensure you maintain a constant angle throughout the sharpening process. The regularity of the motion is one of the essential elements for properly maintaining a knife's edge.