Tadafusa Knife Workshop ｜ Basic whetstone set

Tadafusa Knife Workshop's whetstones

The Knife Workshop series whetstones are medium-sized whetstones that are easy to use for home use. This is a set of #800 whetstone and whetstone stand for daily maintenance. Using a whetstone stand allows for more stable sharpening of knives. Other whetstones from Tadafusa Knife Workshop with different grit sizes can also be set on this whetstone stand.

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[How to use]
●The surface of the whetstone should always be kept smooth. It is necessary to regularly repair it by smoothing it with a "surface straightening whetstone."
If the blade is chipped, a coarse whetstone is required, but usually a medium whetstone is sufficient.
When sharpening knives in the kitchen, place the whetstone on a wet cloth. Be careful not to move the whetstone.
●If the whetstone is absorbent, fill a basin with water and leave it there for about 20 minutes until no more air bubbles appear. If the whetstone is non-water-soluble, you can continue to use it as is.

[notice]
●When sharpening a knife, a sticky mud will appear on the surface of the whetstone. This mud is necessary to sharpen the knife properly and create a sharp blade. Do not wash the mud off with water, but add water little by little on top of the mud while sharpening.
●If you sharpen a knife at a steep angle, the edge will become blunt, making future maintenance difficult. Make it a habit to sharpen your knife in the correct way.
●Do not use excessive force when sharpening a knife. Using excessive force may cause your hand to shake and you may be injured by the blade.
●Please keep the angle of the blade constant. If there is any shaking, it may damage the blade.
●Please be careful as your fingers may rub against the whetstone and cause abrasions.
●For detailed instructions on use, please refer to the instruction manual included with the product.



[Tadafusa Knife Workshop] Tadafusa was founded in 1948 in Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, known as a town of blacksmiths, and has been committed to making knives by hand with care since its founding, producing knives for home and professional use, as well as soba-kiri knives, on a daily basis. The company's eponymous brand, "Tadafusa Knife Workshop," produces knives that fit seamlessly into modern life while retaining the techniques of the long-established store.

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