Suehiro Rika 5000 ceramic sharpening stone

The Suehiro Rika 5000 is a legendary fast ceramic stone, used not only for sharpening but primarily for finishing the cutting edge. It is a very easy-to-use, almost “creamy” smooth stone that removes steel quite quickly but is ideal for finishing the cutting edge, giving great “feedback.” We recommend it for regular sharpening and finishing of knives, chisels, or planes. It is one of the best stones with high grit, giving a beautiful finish. 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 used to clean 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.