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Available in three grits, choose the preferred option from the drop down menu
Sharpening your tools by hand is a core discipline of woodworking. A skill that every serious woodworker must take the time to master. Using Japanese waterstones to sharpen your tools is great option for anyone wanting to sharpen their tools by hand.
These SUEHIRO curved edge waterstone is ideal for sharpening all sorts of curved and rounded carving tools in particular gouges. The surface of these stones is curved on both the inner and outer edges so both surfaces of the tool may be sharpened. The stones are also tapered so to suit carving tools of all sizes. These waterstones are very hard so the shape of the profile is maintained in the stone. Included with the stone is an eraser to keep the stone clean from filings produced when sharpening.
These SUEHIO curved waterstones are available in three useful grits. 280 grit for removing nicks and chips from tool steels quickly and easily. 1000 grit for sharpening and 4000 grit for honing. A complete ensemble to maintain your carving tools. Choose the preferred option from the drop down menu above.
Waterstones require water to function, so soak your waterstone in water before use. Water will penetrate the stone matrix and help to form a sharpening slurry as the stone wears during use. Its ok to allow your stone to dry out when not in use.
The Japanese sharpening stone manufacturer SUEHIRO are in Niigata City Japan. SUEHIRO produce several synthetic waterstone brands including Toyo, Cerax and Dual Stone. They are they an established and respected maker of Japanese water stones.
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Brand |
SUEHIRO |
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Model SKU and grits |
280 grit: 2-HS-1 1000 grit: 2-HS-2 4000 grit: 2-HS-3 |
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Country of origin |
Japan |
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Warranty |
2 years limited |
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Stone dimensions |
31 x 55 x 152mm |
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Rubber base dimensions |
75 x 170mm |