Masahiro L-1000 sharpening stone [40103]

Masahiro L-1000 sharpening stone [40103]

SKU: 2025

Masahiro ceramic stone. Perfect for achieving exceptional sharpness for Japanese kitchen knives. Sharpening is done wet, and the stone must be soaked before use.

Description

Masahiro L-1000 Sharpening Stone [40103]

Stones are the best way to grind, sharpen, and polish a cutting edge. This method is also used by Japanese knife factories. 

The Masahiro L-1000 Medium sharpening stone is a flat, rectangular stone measuring 210x72x27mm, with a grit (number of grains, abrasive particles per cm 2 ) of 1000. It is used to restore sharpness to slightly dull, regularly sharpened knives. A stone of this grit is a fundamental tool for knife sharpening. The stone is placed on a plastic base with rubber, non-slip feet. Before use, the stone should be placed in water for a few minutes and must not be allowed to dry out during sharpening.

Masahiro recommends the following grit progression for knives: 

  • #100 - #600 for very dull knives and those with damaged cutting edges
  • #800 - #1000 for regularly sharpened, slightly dull knives
  • #1500 - #3000 for final refinement and polishing