Suehiro Ouka 3000 ceramic sharpening stone

The Suehiro Ouka 3000 is a fast, easy-to-use ceramic stone for sharpening and finishing the cutting edge. It belongs to the same series as the legendary Rika 5000. It is an almost “creamy” smooth stone that removes steel quite quickly – it is ideal for finishing the cutting edge, giving great “feedback” during sharpening. We recommend this stone for regular sharpening and finishing of knives, chisels, or planes. Sharpening can be continued on a Rika 5000 stone. Suehiro stones from the Professional series are currently some of the best sharpening stones on the market. Suehiro are medium-hard stones and require a short, 5-10 minute soak before sharpening. Thanks to the high concentration of abrasive material, they will perfectly handle sharpening knives even from hard powdered steels, such as ZDP-189, R2, or HAP-40. The stone is sold as a set with a Nagura, a small, harder stone for cleaning the surface of the main stone. Suehiro is a renowned Japanese manufacturer of sharpening stones from the Niigata province, with over 50 years of experience in the industry. Suehiro sharpening stones are made from the best materials, which makes them known for their exceptional durability – the properties of the stone will not change even after 20 years from purchase.