This range of Japanese waterstones are made in Japan by stone manufacturer SUEHIRO. These stones are ideal for sharpening carving tools and carving knives. Perfect for wood carvers who need to keep their tools ultra-sharp.
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.
SUEHIRO Multiform Sharpening Waterstones for Carving Tools
These SUEHIRO multiform waterstone is ideal for sharpening all sorts of carving tools including U-gouges, triangular tools and flats. 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 waterstones are seated on a rubber base for stability when sharpening.
Key Features
- Hard stone matrix to maintain sharpening profiles
- Multiform upper surface to sharpen a range of carving tools
- Flat under surface for sharpening flat edges including knives
- Includes an eraser stone cleaner
- Seated on as rubber base for extra stability
- Beautifully packaged in a discrete cardboard box
- SUEHIRO Waterstones is a quality product 100% made in Japan
Three grits available
These SUEHIRO multiform carvers 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 3000 grit for honing. A complete ensemble to maintain your carving tools. Choose the preferred option from the drop down menu above.
About waterstones
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. It’s ok to allow your stone to dry out when not in use.
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.