Manufacturer: Suehiro
Stone Size: 205×73×23 mm
Package Size 248×100×65mm
Appr. 1000〜1100g
Material: Ceramic
Storage Case: Plastic
Foot Stand: Rubber
Made in Japan
Antibacterial agents containing
NAGURA Included (surface restoration stone)
No.8000-SNE
Super Finish ＃6000
No.4000-SNE
Finish ＃3000
No.2000-SNE
Middle-Finish ＃1500
No.1200-SNE
Middle ＃1000
No.800-SNE
Coarse-Middle ＃600
No.400-SNE
Coarse ＃320
A non-absorbent whetstone that sharpens when sprinkled with water.
Abrasive mud slickens to provide superior sharpening properties.
High grinding force and difficult to wear down.
The professional-use size 1: choose from 6 types with added cost performance.
Made one at a time with artisanal care, the whetstones for professionals in the popular DEBADO SNE Series have been improved. The series retains all the characteristics that make it an excellent choice in whetstones and incorporates the latest advances that result in greater ease of use.
The popular DEBADO SNE Series of professional-use whetstones, which possess superb sharpening qualities, and the DEBADO MD and LD series, have been jointly advanced to become non-absorbent. It is no longer necessary to soak these whetstones in water. Instead, with just a few drops of water sharpening can begin. In addition, the whetstones are more wear resistant and sturdy with improved plane retention. Efficient grinding and ease of handling are combined to set the standard for commercial-use whetstones.
Product Improvements
1. The degree of water absorption has been decreased, and just the slightest amount of water allows ease of use.
2. Grinding strength has been increased, and the sense of grinding sharply is greater than before.
3. The strength of the stone has been increased, adding to its resistance to wear.
The thickness of the stone has been reduced but the resistance to wear has been increased, giving the product a longer life than before. Additionally, the stone is non-absorbent and can be used for sharpening with just a little water. The usability and grinding strength have been upgraded as well.
* Please note that the whetstone size may differ slightly from the dimensions listed due to the characteristics of the manufacturing method and post-processing. We may change materials and colors without prior notice due to improvements and material cost fluctuations, etc.
Fired whetstones
※This item is manufactured according to our original firing process. The product does not contain synthetic cement, nor is it made by the Gokumyo process.
How to sharpen
(Double bevel)
sharpen one side 10-15 times, then the other side 10-15 times. with the same angle, with the same power. The angle is 15 degrees.
(Single bevel)
At first sharpen front side 10-15 times.
Next sharpen back side while pulling knife a few times for removing the burr.
