High hardness with excellent flatness retention.
Superb edge control, ideal for uraoshi (back-side sharpening).
As praised by professionals, the ALTSTONE RIN represents the ideal form of a hard sharpening stone.
It offers firm density without excessive slipperiness, delivering a smooth and precise sharpening feel.
The result is a naturally lustrous finish, reminiscent of fine Japanese natural whetstones.

Specifications

・Grid #1000

・Size 18x6x2cm

・weight 510g

・Material Ceramic

・Abrasive　Hybrid vitrified

・No soaking required (splash and sharpen)

※The knife (21cm Gyuto) shown is for size comparison only.

※This listing is for the whetstone only.