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Combo Stones

Dual-sided to provide bevel-setting and polish progression in one stone.

Takarazukushi Combination Stone Fast Cutting & Fine Finishing 1200 Blue Marble Ceramic / 4000 White Resin

Takarazukushi Combination Stone Fast Cutting & Fine Finishing 1200 Blue Marble Ceramic / 4000 White Resin

$119.11
$119.11
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Bernal Cutlery Takarazukushi 320 WA/800 Cobalt Combination Grit Japanese Whetstone

Bernal Cutlery Takarazukushi 320 WA/800 Cobalt Combination Grit Japanese Whetstone

$119.11
$119.11

Extra-Coarse Synthetics

For stubborn steels or when you need to remove a lot of metal during a repair.

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Suihei-kun #100 Flattening Stone

Suihei-kun #100 Flattening Stone

$58.10
$58.10
Takarazukushi Porous Ceramic 220 Flattening Stone

Takarazukushi Porous Ceramic 220 Flattening Stone

$58.10
$58.10
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Atoma #140 Diamond Stone With Handle

Atoma #140 Diamond Stone With Handle

$206.26
$206.26
Arato-kun #220 Extra Coarse Grit Whetstone

Arato-kun #220 Extra Coarse Grit Whetstone

$72.63
$72.63
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Atoma #140 Diamond Stone with Holder

Atoma #140 Diamond Stone with Holder

$185.93
$185.93
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Atoma #140 Diamond Stone No Holder

Atoma #140 Diamond Stone No Holder

$152.52
$152.52
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Hitohira Orange Whetstone 150

Hitohira Orange Whetstone 150

$87.15
$87.15
Atoma #140 Diamond Stone (Replacement)

Atoma #140 Diamond Stone (Replacement)

$116.20
$116.20

Coarse Synthetics

Bevel setters for Western-style edge grinds and a starting point for most wide bevel work.

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Bernal Cutlery Takarazukushi 500 Grit Soft & Fast Ceramic Japanese Whetstone

Bernal Cutlery Takarazukushi 500 Grit Soft & Fast Ceramic Japanese Whetstone

$66.82
$66.82
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Atoma #400 Diamond Stone with Holder

Atoma #400 Diamond Stone with Holder

$185.93
$185.93
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Morihei Hishiboshi Hi Whetstone 500 Grit

Morihei Hishiboshi Hi Whetstone 500 Grit

$101.68
$101.68

Medium Synthetics

Our preferred polish finish for Western-style grinds or toothy utility knives. Also bevel setters for thinner, harder Japanese-style grinds.

Arashiyama #1000 Whetstone Medium Hard with Natural Grit

Arashiyama #1000 Whetstone Medium Hard with Natural Grit

$69.72
$69.72
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Bernal Cutlery Takarazukushi 1200 Grit Blue Marble Semi-Soft Ceramic Japanese Whetstone

Bernal Cutlery Takarazukushi 1200 Grit Blue Marble Semi-Soft Ceramic Japanese Whetstone

$107.49
$107.49
Naniwa Chosera Pro 800 Whetstone

Naniwa Chosera Pro 800 Whetstone

$98.77
$98.77
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Morihei Hishiboshi Hi Whetstone 1000 Grit

Morihei Hishiboshi Hi Whetstone 1000 Grit

$92.96
$92.96
Bernal Cutlery Double Bevel Sharpening Kit 220 to 6000 Grit

Bernal Cutlery Double Bevel Sharpening Kit 220 to 6000 Grit

$399.45
$399.45

Medium-Fine Synthetics

A go-to polish finish for most Japanese-style grinds to leave a smooth cutting feel with toothy initiation.

If you're unsure what polish finish you like best, start here.

Jinzou Aoto (Man-Made) #2000-4000 Medium-Fine Whetstone with Natural Grit

Jinzou Aoto (Man-Made) #2000-4000 Medium-Fine Whetstone with Natural Grit

$94.42
$94.42
Naniwa Chosera Pro 2000 Whetstone

Naniwa Chosera Pro 2000 Whetstone

$124.92
$124.92

Fine Synthetics

For a whisper sharp finish on low-carbide hard steels with thin edges. Ideal for single bevel yanagi and usuba but this level of polish may cause wider geometries to slide.

Arashiyama #6000 Whetstone With Nagura Stone and Wooden Base

Arashiyama #6000 Whetstone With Nagura Stone and Wooden Base

$98.77
$98.77
Arashiyama #6000 Whetstone Stone NO Wooden Base

Arashiyama #6000 Whetstone Stone NO Wooden Base

$84.25
$84.25
Naniwa Chosera Pro 5000 Whetstone

Naniwa Chosera Pro 5000 Whetstone

$223.69
$223.69
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Morihei Hishiboshi Hi Whetstone 4000 Grit

Morihei Hishiboshi Hi Whetstone 4000 Grit

$136.54
$136.54
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Morihei Hishiboshi Hi Whetstone 6000 Grit

Morihei Hishiboshi Hi Whetstone 6000 Grit

$124.92
$124.92

Extra-Fine Synthetics

Generally reserved for ultra thin edges and razors.

Kitayama #8000 Whetstone with Nagura and Wooden Base

Kitayama #8000 Whetstone with Nagura and Wooden Base

$122.01
$122.01
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Morihei Hishiboshi 9000 Grit Karasu Whetstone

Morihei Hishiboshi 9000 Grit Karasu Whetstone

$130.73
$130.73
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Morihei Hishiboshi Hi Whetstone 8000 Grit

Morihei Hishiboshi Hi Whetstone 8000 Grit

$164.14
$164.14
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Morihei Hishiboshi 12000 Grit Karasu RAZOR Whetstone

Morihei Hishiboshi 12000 Grit Karasu RAZOR Whetstone

$196.10
$196.10

Flatteners

A non-negotiable addition to your sharpening set-up. You can't get flat bevels without flat stones.

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Suihei-kun #100 Flattening Stone

Suihei-kun #100 Flattening Stone

$58.10
$58.10
Takarazukushi Porous Ceramic 220 Flattening Stone

Takarazukushi Porous Ceramic 220 Flattening Stone

$58.10
$58.10
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Atoma #140 Diamond Stone With Handle

Atoma #140 Diamond Stone With Handle

$206.26
$206.26
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Atoma #140 Diamond Stone with Holder

Atoma #140 Diamond Stone with Holder

$185.93
$185.93
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Atoma #140 Diamond Stone No Holder

Atoma #140 Diamond Stone No Holder

$152.52
$152.52
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Atoma #400 Diamond Stone with Holder

Atoma #400 Diamond Stone with Holder

$185.93
$185.93
Atoma #140 Diamond Stone (Replacement)

Atoma #140 Diamond Stone (Replacement)

$116.20
$116.20