Japanese Combination Water Stone 1000/3000

Fudo Japanese Combination Water Stone 1000/3000

A quality blade deserves royal care. Whether it is your faithful kitchen knife used to prepare feasts after battle, or a dagger you rely on in camp, this combination water stone by Fudo is your ticket to the world of professional sharpening. It is a synthetic corundum stone with an open porous structure, ensuring fast and efficient material removal. Thanks to two different grits in one block (blue and reddish-brown sections), you save space and get a complete tool for edge maintenance. The stone comes with a non-slip rubber base, making work safe and stable.

Two Phases for a Perfect Edge

This stone is designed exclusively for use with water (Waterstone). Before starting work, soak it in water for 10 to 15 minutes until air bubbles stop escaping. Keep the surface wet throughout the sharpening process.

• Grit 1000 (Blue side): This is the basic grit for regular sharpening (Nachschliff). If your knife is dull, start here. The stone restores the edge geometry and returns basic cutting ability.
• Grit 3000 (Reddish-brown side): The finer side serves for honing and polishing (Feinabzug). It smooths out traces from coarser sharpening and refines the edge to a razor sharpness that glides smoothly through paper or tomatoes.

Specifications

Historical and Practical Use

In Japan, sharpening (Togi) is considered an art. While old masters sought perfect natural stones in the mountains near Kyoto, you have the advantage of modern technology. The Fudo brand delivers consistent grit quality, which you will appreciate not only in the kitchen (ideal for Santoku or Gyuto knives) but also in the workshop when sharpening carving chisels or historical carbon steel replicas. The open structure ensures the stone does not "clog" and constantly reveals new sharp particles.

Care and Maintenance

After use, rinse the stone with clean water and let it air dry naturally. Never put it in a dishwasher or dry it on a direct heat source (radiator), as it could crack. Store in a dry place. Since it is a softer water stone, be careful not to cut into it while sharpening.

Safety Warning

Never use oil on this stone!. Oil would permanently destroy its ability to absorb water. When sharpening, ensure the stone is firmly seated in the rubber base to prevent slipping and injury.

To maintain the flatness of the stone after long-term use, we recommend you also purchase a flattening stone.