New Kent #1000 from Tanaka Toishi is a synthetic Japanese whetstone with a medium grit level. It’s an outstanding mid-range stone that can handle even the hardest steels. This is a high-quality sharpening stone with an excellent reputation in Japan. It holds its shape remarkably well, and you can truly feel the sharpening quality with every stroke. Highly recommended!

Grit: #1000
Size: approximately 200 × 74 × 34 mm
Weight: 1040 g
Material: synthetic stone (with a pattern resembling natural stones)
Soaking: about 10 minutes recommended before use

Provides highly efficient grinding performance even on hard steels, leaving a sharp edge with great bite.

The New Kent #1000 removes material effectively and quickly forms a keen edge.

Stable size and long lifespan – Its generous dimensions compared to many synthetic stones mean it will last a long time under regular use.