Toishi Sharpening Whetstone #3000 Grit Japanese Sushi Chef Tool - Made in Japan 
                                            
 

Size: 9.5"x3"x2" with wooden base /  8"x2"x1" stone by itself

Description:    

           A #3000 grit stone is best used for creating a sharp polished edge. This stone is necessary to maintain the blade's edge and is recommended for routine sharpening.




The best knives require special care and consideration. The steel of a knife from Yoshihiro Cutlery was forged with careful attention by master craftsman heated and quenched through many laborious steps. The final product being a steel that is of the appropriate hardness with enough elasticity for inner structural integrity. A key component of knife care is knife sharpening. 

At Yoshihiro we offer 5 different grades of stones that run the gamut from coarse to fine and are essential tools for proper knife care.  A #400 grit ("Arato" Coarse) stone has a hard and incredibly abrasive surface that is best used to repair damaged and dull knives. The stone is rough and abrasive which aids in removing a lot of material for refining a dull edge. A #1000 grit "Arato" stone is best used for repairing damaged and very dull knives. The stone is abrasive which takes off a lot of material for refashioning a dull edge. A #3000 grit "Nakato Shiage" stone is best used for creating a sharp polished edge. This stone is necessary to maintain the blade's edge and is recommended for routine sharpening. An #8000 grit "Shiage" Fine Finishing stone is best used for creating an even more refined and honed edge.  #10,000-grit Japanese sharpening stone is made from synthetic ceramic whetstone For the finest finishing possible with a mirror polish Sharpens knives to your desired sharpness as well creates a long-lasting sharpness through minimal work Safe to use on all knives except ceramic. 

 Yoshihiro Toishi Whetstones are much larger than ordinary Japanese whetstones which help to sharpen more evenly. The wideness of the stone which measures 3 inches across gives more surface area to accurately sharpen longer blades, and at 1 inch in height has enough material to provide years of use. Weighing over 2 pounds with a sturdy wooden base attached on the bottom, our stones are also more stationary and less prone to slipping making for a safer sharpening experience. Yoshihiro whetstones are also the highest quality water stones available, encapsulating superior sharpening particles that bring out finest edge of a blade. The Nagura stone is a small conditioning stone that is a valuable accompaniment to a Japanese whetstone. The Nagura stone is used to create a slurry on the whetstone which helps sharpens the blade more effectively. Also it clears away metal particles and is used to gently flatten a whetstone during use. 
 
 


 
                                                                           

  Shipping

                                

     Domestic

                               

 Orders are processed by our studio in Beverly Hills, California within 1-2 business days. In-stock items are estimated to usually arrive within 2-5 business days (depending on the carrier and excluding holidays).  
             
 You will receive an email confirmation of your order within 24 hours of placing your order and an additional email confirmation with tracking information once your order has been shipped. We cannot reroute a shipment after it has left our studio.                                

                       
                              

International

                               

International customers are welcome! We currently offer shipping to over 100 countries.             


International buyers are responsible for any and all Customs fees and taxes incurred in shipping outside the U.S.                                    
Please contact your local Customs office with further inquiries in this issue.                                    

Please keep in mind that each country has their own Customs rules and regulations and it may extend the shipping time.                                

                                             
                    




                                                   

   Return & Exchange Policy

     

        You may return or exchange items in their new or original condition within 14 days of purchase. We do not reimburse any return shipping costs. Please note that we may request .       you to send or email pictures of damaged or defective merchandise.                                                                                                            


Exchanges                      

If you purchased a product from Yoshihiro Cutlery on eBay and you wish to exchange for an alternative product, please email Yoshihiro Cutlery. 


 Once we have received your item we will send out the desired product after the authorized exchange item has completed our receiving/inspection process.  

Items not eligible for return or exchange: Personal Engraving or Custom Knives                          

                                                   


Returns

Contact Yoshihiro Cutlery to obtain a Return Authorization Number. (RMA#)           

Please note that your return will not be accepted without an RMA#.                             


Ship your return merchandise to the address provided when you obtained your RMA#. We recommend using an insured and trackable shipping method as we cannot be responsible for anything lost or damaged on its way back to us.                                                            


   
                                                                                                           
                                                         
                                                       
                   

    About Yoshihiro Cutlery         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                    

Yoshihiro Cutlery is a company specializing in handcrafted premium Japanese kitchen knives. With a history of over 100 years, the Yoshihiro knife brand has been a leading provider of premium kitchen cutlery in Japan. In 2008 we began offering our knives worldwide. Our base of operations is in Beverly Hills, California, where we currently offer over 600 selections of premium Japanese knives to the residents of the greater Los Angeles area and internationally through our online store.

                               

                            

The Japanese culture is an exquisite blend of tradition and innovation and the same holds true for the Yoshihiro Brand. Our selections are far and wide from our Honyaki Knife Series, the purest reflection of the traditional art of Japanese sword making, to the ZDP-189 Chefs Knife Series, a vanguard of modern Japanese cutlery synthesizing cutting edge metallurgy with age old traditional techniques. The Yoshihiro Brand is a culmination of seven centuries of tradition intertwining with modern innovation inspired from Japanese ingenuity.

                                                                           
                                                          

                               

                           
                                                             





                                                                

Our business philosophy is: "Ichigo Ichie (一期一会)," meaning that every moment is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. One great knife can be cherished for a lifetime. We sincerely hope that your one great knife will be a Yoshihiro knife. The performance is trusted and used by countless professional chefs worldwide. Our company has inherited the Japanese tradition of beauty and excellence. While knife making is one of the most difficult skills to perfect, it is where Yoshihiro excels.