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Traditional Waterstones
Traditional Waterstones cut quickly, provide a great tactile response, and are available in a wide variety of grits. Waterstones are very porous – they are designed to be soaked before each use. This soaking process lubricates the stone's surface, which prevents the buildup of heat from friction and floats away metal particles, called swarf, keeping the stone from getting clogged. As the stone is used, a slurry of abrasive particles and water forms on the surface. This slurry is what allows the stone to cut quickly and polish the blade effectively. Traditional soaking waterstones are indispensable tools prized for their ability to produce a highly refined edge, typically on kitchen knives and woodworking tools. We recommend that you use at least 2 grits when sharpening, one to set your primary edge and a second to refine and polish.
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Naniwa 1000 grit Traditional Waterstone
Naniwa’s Traditional Water Stones are specially designed for sharpening hard steels commonly found in woodworking tools and select specialty knives. This Hard Steel series runs parallel to Naniwa’s Standard Traditional Stones but is engineered for enhanced performance on tough steels. Featuring a harder binder, these stones provide a more aggressive sharpening action while minimizing wear, making them ideal for the unique demands of hard steel applications. 1000 Grit: This stone is a very popular grit choice because it starts to refine the edge. This stone is an excellent follow-up after using the 220 stone. If your edge isn't very worn, you don't need to start any coarser than this. Learn More$42.95 -
Naniwa 2000 grit Traditional Waterstone
Naniwa’s Traditional Water Stones are specially designed for sharpening hard steels commonly found in woodworking tools and select specialty knives. This Hard Steel series runs parallel to Naniwa’s Standard Traditional Stones but is engineered for enhanced performance on tough steels. Featuring a harder binder, these stones provide a more aggressive sharpening action while minimizing wear, making them ideal for the unique demands of hard steel applications. 2000 Grit: This grit is popular with those who like to use just one or two total grits in sharpening. It is fine enough to leave a decent cutting edge that will be a bit toothy with a more saw-like cutting action, but coarse enough to be used on knives that have only just begun to lose cutting ability. It is also popular as a middle grit to continue the refining process before proceeding to finer grits for a more razor like edge. Learn More$62.75 -
Naniwa 4000 grit Traditional Waterstone
Naniwa’s Traditional Water Stones are specially designed for sharpening hard steels commonly found in woodworking tools and select specialty knives. This Hard Steel series runs parallel to Naniwa’s Standard Traditional Stones but is engineered for enhanced performance on tough steels. Featuring a harder binder, these stones provide a more aggressive sharpening action while minimizing wear, making them ideal for the unique demands of hard steel applications. 4000 Grit: This is a good choice for a final grit for knife sharpening, especially if you prefer a slightly toothy edge that cut with a saw-like action. It is also a good intermediate grit if you intend to proceed to a very fine finish from the 8000. Learn More$68.65 -
Naniwa 8000 grit Traditional Waterstone
Naniwa’s Traditional Water Stones are specially designed for sharpening hard steels commonly found in woodworking tools and select specialty knives. This Hard Steel series runs parallel to Naniwa’s Standard Traditional Stones but is engineered for enhanced performance on tough steels. Featuring a harder binder, these stones provide a more aggressive sharpening action while minimizing wear, making them ideal for the unique demands of hard steel applications. 8000 Grit: This 8000 grit stone is extremely fine. This is a wonderful final stage for fine cutting knives or tool edges. Learn More$87.80 -
Masahiro 1500 Grit Waterstone
Achieve a Sharp Edge with the Masahiro 1500 Grit Waterstone The 1500 grit surface is perfectly suited for routine maintenance, allowing you to quickly touch up and restore the keenness of your knives without excessive metal removal. This Masahiro waterstone comes permanently attached to a sturdy, non-slip stand. The stone thickness of one inch is larger than most stones and creates excellent longevity. For most kitchen uses, 1500 grit is all that is needed for a slightly toothy edge that excels on products like tomatoes and waxed vegetables. If a fine polish is desired for use on proteins, we recommend finishing on the Masahiro 3000 grit stone. Soak the stone in water before use to ensure optimal performance. For best results and to maintain a flat sharpening surface, it is also advisable to use a flattening stone as needed. Learn More$64.25 -
Minonokuni Sharpening Stone Set
This is the Minonokuni 3 piece sharpening stone bundle. These are fantastic stones for any sharpener due to their quality and sharpening properties.
Items Included: 220 Grit - Great for very dull or damaged knives. Use this stone to form a burr and set a bevel.
1000 Grit - Maintenance stone for touching up dull knives. Frequently used to refine or continuing to establish the bevel and form a burr.
4000 Grit - The finest grit stone in this set. Intended to polish the marks left from the previous stones so the knife's edge is as smooth as possible. Ideal for cutting fish and meat.
Made in: Japan Learn More
