Natural Red Whetstone #1200 | Knife Sharpening Medium Grit | Beginner-Friendly, Practical Grade | For Home & Professional Use, Brown

This product is a #1200 medium-grit whetstone made with natural Akaiwa stone. It gently hones the edge of dull knives, restoring them to a sharpness ideal for everyday use. The balanced design is easy for beginners to handle; #1200 is a grit that doesn’t remove too much material, yet still sharpens effectively. It’s particularly well-suited for those using a whetstone for the first time, as it allows you to easily feel the changes during sharpening.

It’s ideal for preparing a base for further sharpening. It’s perfect as a preliminary sharpening step before moving on to finishing stones such as #3000 or #5000. It can also be used on its own to achieve sufficient sharpness for household knives.

It’s compatible with a wide range of knives, including Santoku knives, Gyuto knives, and paring knives, supporting comfortable cooking both at home and professionally.

Regarding natural whetstones: Due to the nature of natural stone, there will be individual variations in color, pattern, and sharpening feel. Small chips or unevenness may be present from the manufacturing and shipping processes, but these do not affect the quality of the stone for use. We recommend facing the stone before first use.

・① Whetstone Type & Grit: Natural Akaiwa Medium Grit #1200. This grit is ideal for gently honing the edge of dull knives and restoring them to a sharpness suitable for everyday use. ・② Sharpening Characteristics: Balanced design that doesn’t remove too much material, yet still sharpens effectively. It’s easy to feel the changes during sharpening, and the sharpening feel is characterized by being forgiving for beginners. ・③ Purpose & Finish: For restoring sharpness and adjusting blade edges. It can be used on its own to achieve sufficient sharpness for household knives and is suitable for daily maintenance. ・④ Suitability as a Base Sharpening Stone: Ideal for preparing a base before moving on to finishing stones such as #3000 and #5000. It makes it easier to transition to the next grit and smooths the entire sharpening process. ・⑤ Compatible Knives & Precautions: Compatible with a wide range of knives, including Santoku knives, Gyuto knives, and paring knives. As it is a natural whetstone, there will be individual variations in color, pattern, and sharpening feel. Small chips or unevenness may be present, but these do not affect the quality of the stone for use. Facing the stone before use is recommended.

【Voltage Compatibility】 When using electrical appliances, please note that they are designed for Japanese voltage specifications (90-110V), so if you use them with a different voltage, it may cause a malfunction.

【Plug Type】 Our products use Japanese plug types (A or B type). Please use a conversion adapter if necessary.

【Important Note on Transformers and Adapters】 A transformer adjusts voltage to match your device's requirements. A conversion adapter only changes the plug shape and does not adjust voltage. Using only a conversion adapter without a transformer may result in damage to the product.

【Liability】 We are not responsible for malfunctions or damages caused by improper use, such as operating the product without a transformer.