Kasumi - sharpening Stone, Granule range 3000/8000

The sharpening angle set at about 10° in factory is a preview to the movement of hands on the stone (we sharpen flat): With classic knives, sharpening is more difficult because you never find again the original sharpening angle (normal angle from 20 to 30° is not easily obtained manually), japanese knives at the opposite facilitate the job because of their conception.

Sharpening your knife in 4 stages:

Dip the stones in water for 10 to 15 minutes

Then take the K11, white surface above (type 1000). Take the knife in your hand and pass it back and forth in a 10 to 20 grade angle. The best would be to begin with the end of the knife, then the middle, then the side next to the handle which is the most important. On the stone, you will see a film appearing. Add a bit of water to preserve the viscosity.

Repeat this with the other side of the blade. The right-handers must sharpen 70% of the right side of the blade and 30 % of the left side and opposite for the left-handers.

If the knife is not sharpened quite regularly, you may want to select the other side of the stone first (type 240) to equalize the blade before beginning the different stages. The K12 (type 3000/8000) has even better results, sharpening even sharper. But the best can be the enemy of the good, it serves a well experienced customer

After sharpening, wash the knife manually and dry it.

It is recommanded that the same person always sharpens the knives because each of us uses a specific angle. With time, using the same angle, the knife becomes sharper and sharper, particularity of japonese knives compared to other knives where the opposite effect applies. If necessary, give the knife to a professional for sharpening, especially the bread knife that cannot be sharpened on a stone; however its longevity is exceptional.

With time, you will be a real expert and will be surprised with the sharpness of your knife.

Our suggestion: Why not buy less knives and instead, buy immediately a sharpening stone so that you will have the base equipement and can buy gradually according to your need. The "Kasumi" sharpening stones are on sale in the boutique, "Sharpening" /manual sharpening tools" department.