Suehiro Ceramic Flattening Stone (Medium) Boning best fitting first-timers and students

best fitting first-timers and students seeking a double-bevel chef's knife with precise tip geometry

VG10 steel with Teflon coating

Handle material: Stabilized Birch

It is understandable because the Japanese market is not too fussed about the details we care for

it also gives a great feedback

Suehiro Ceramic Flattening Stone (Medium) Boning best fitting first-timers and studentsWater stones need regular flattening to ensure the working surfafce is flat and even. A dished stone will not have an even contact with the edge result in an inconsistantly sharpened edge. While arguably the best flattening stone is diamond plates, the upfront cost is also quite significant, sometimes even cost more than the actual waterstone. For those looking for a budget rig, the Suehiro offering is a very good choice. Grit: Medium, for Medium Fine