Suehiro Ouka 3k Finishing Soaking Whetstone
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Suehiro Ouka #3000 Grit Finishing Whetstone
The Suehiro Ouka #3000 is a premier professional-grade finishing stone designed to bridge the gap between medium sharpening and final polishing. Handcrafted in Niigata, Japan, this vitrified ceramic soaking stone is renowned for its silky-smooth feedback and fast cutting speed, making it an essential tool for chefs and sharpening enthusiasts alike.
Why Professionals Choose the Suehiro Ouka
- Refined Satin Finish: Delivers a beautiful 3k satin polish that enhances blade aesthetics and creates a "toothy" edge perfect for kitchen tasks.
- Superior Feedback: Unlike "glassy" synthetic stones, the Ouka provides exceptional tactile feedback, allowing you to feel the edge as you sharpen.
- Kasumi Enhancement: Specifically engineered to highlight the contrast between hard core steel (Hagane) and soft cladding (Jigane), ideal for traditional Japanese knives.
- Rapid Slurry Production: Its medium-soft bond quickly develops a rich abrasive paste (slurry) that facilitates faster metal removal and more uniform finishing.
Technical Specifications
- Grit Level: #3000 (Medium-Fine Finishing)
- Stone Material: Vitrified Ceramic (White Aluminum Oxide)
- Stone Dimensions: 8.11" x 2.87" x 0.91" (206mm x 73mm x 23mm)
- Weight: Approximately 2.0 lb (900g)
- JAN Code: 4966684010062
- Origin: Niigata, Japan
What’s in the Box?
- Suehiro Ouka #3000 Whetstone
- Non-Slip Base Stand: Provides a stable and safe platform for precision sharpening.
- Nagura Dressing Stone: A small cleaning stone used to maintain surface flatness and pre-condition the slurry.
Usage & Care
The Ouka is a soaking stone and should be submerged in clean water for 5–10 minutes before use. To maintain peak performance, regular flattening with a diamond plate or flattening stone is recommended. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight after air-drying.
Shipping, returns and order protection
US shipping: Free on orders over $99. Orders are normally fulfilled within 2 business days, and UPS Ground transit is typically 1–5 business days after fulfillment. Custom handle installation or sharpening may add 1–2 business days.
Returns: Eligible purchases may be returned within 180 days with a free prepaid return label. Knives sharpened by Tokushu Knife or fitted with a custom handle remain eligible if they are otherwise new, unused, undamaged, and returned in their original packaging with all included components. The same refund terms apply.
Order protection: Every order is insured. If a package is lost or damaged, contact us at Tony@TokushuKnife.com and we will handle the claim.
Outside the US: Supported international orders from TokushuKnife.com typically ship via FedEx Delivered Duty Paid (DDP). Tokushu Knife pays all applicable import duties and taxes on the customer's behalf. Customers are not responsible for paying duties or taxes. Available destinations, shipping charges and delivery estimates are shown at checkout. Customers may also shop at TokushuKnife.eu for regional inventory and options.
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Our catalog includes stainless, semi-stainless and carbon steels selected for edge performance and durability. Carbon steels may develop a patina, while stainless steels are designed to resist discoloration. Follow the care guidance on each product page, hand wash only and dry the knife promptly after use.
