This range of Cerax Japanese high-quality ceramic waterstones are made in Japan by stone manufacturer SUEHIRO. These stones are ideal for sharpening woodworking tools of all kinds. Perfect for those who need to keep their tools ultra-sharp.
Available in a range of 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.
SUEHIRO Cerax Sharpening Waterstones
These SUEHIRO single sided Cerax waterstones are ideal for sharpening all sorts of tools including knives, chisels and plane blades. Cerax waterstones are made from ceramic particles and are known for their fast-sharpening action and long life. These waterstones are very hard so the shape of the stone is maintained when sharpening. The stones are supplied with a solid plastic base that can be used as a water tank and storage container. Included with the stone is a small Nagura stone for working up a slurry to speed the sharpening process. Grits range from 800 to 10000, use the drop down menu to choose the preferred option.
Key Features
- Fast cutting action and long life
- Hard ceramic matrix to maintain flatness when sharpening
- A comprehensive range of sharpening grits – use drop down menu above
- Stone base acts as a water tank and storage container
- Includes a small Nagura stone for working up a sharpening slurry
- Securely and practically packaged
- SUEHIRO Cerax Waterstones is a quality product 100% made in Japan
About Cerax waterstones
Cerax waterstones are made from slow wearing ceramic particles suspended in a durable binding matrix. They are capable of abrading high carbon and hard tool steels. These waterstones require water to function, so soak your waterstone in water up to 10 minutes before use. Water will penetrate the stone matrix and help to form a ‘sharpening slurry’ as the stone wears during use. It’s ok to allow your stone to dry out when not in use.
Maintenance
Waterstones wear during use. As the tool steel works the binding matrix breaks down exposing fresh sharp cutting particles. This action is why waterstones sharpen so quickly. Because they wear, waterstones must be flatten regularly using a flattening stone or lapping plate.
Who is SUEHIRO
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.