Suehiro Ouka - #3000
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The Suehiro Ouka line of stones is one of the best among mid-range whetstones. We are talking about medium hard stones, which quickly create a paste during sharpening - the resulting grains, newly produced on the surface of the stone, contribute to the speed with which the knives are sharpened. As they form this paste faster, these stones also wear out a little faster during the process of sharpening, so they will need to be flattened more often. They do not need to be soaked in water for a long time and can be used to sharpen any kind of steel, Japanese or not.
The Suehiro Ouka #3000 sharpening stone sharpens knives effectively and quickly by creating a paste, that eases achieving an even edge. Excellent finishing stone for burr removal and polishing. We recommend using Suehiro Rika #5000 to continue the process.
We tested this stone on the ZDP-189 Honyaki Yanagiba, which is very demanding for sharpening. The result? The stone passed the test with flying colors! This stone also enhances the contrast between Hagane and Jigane and is therefore suitable for working on kasumi finishes. It will excel at sharpening single-sided knives and grinding, but can, naturally, be used for normal sharpening.
Soak for at least 5 minutes before use. As the stone wears out faster, regular flattening is essential. We recommend Atoma diamond sharpening stone 140 or Naniwa flattening stone.
This whetstone comes with a non-slip base stand for safer sharpening, preventing the stone from moving around. Also included is a Nagura stone (dressing stone), a harder, smaller stone to clean steel particles from the stone surface while creating a paste.
Stone series: Suehiro Ouka
Stone model: Ouka 3000
Stone type: Single-sided
Stone size: 206×73×23
Material: Ceramic abrasive (manufacturer does not specify exact composition)
Soaking: soak before use
Maker: Suehiro / Japanese sharpening stone maker known for user-friendly stones that create slurry quickly and make sharpening smoother and faster.
Stone care & maintenance:
Soak the stone if required, keep the surface wet while sharpening, and rinse off slurry after use. Let it air-dry fully before storing. Keep stones flat with regular flattening, and avoid direct heat, freezing temperatures, and long-term soaking unless specified.
A flat sharpening stone is key to consistent sharpening. It helps you maintain the right angle, create an even edge, and sharpen more safely and efficiently. Use a flattening stone regularly to keep the surface even before sharpening.
Keep your sharpening stone performing at its best with the right accessories. Use a stone holder for stable, safer sharpening, and a Nagura dressing stone to refresh the surface, remove steel build-up and create slurry when needed.
SHIPPING RATES:
- €10 - flat worldwide rate with DHL Express (express delivery, 2-5 business days).
- FREE - all orders over €300 (DHL Express).
Exceptions: See our Shipping page for more details.
DUTIES AND IMPORT TAXES:
We ship all orders DDP (duties & taxes paid). This means you will not be charged for any import fees and taxes (including VAT). All our prices are final. The price you see at checkout is the final price, no hidden costs.
DELIVERY TIME:
- Europe: 1-2 business days
- US & Canada: 2-4 business days
- Rest of the World: 3-5 business days
RETURNS:
Our return policy lasts 30 days. If more than 30 days have gone by since the day you received your order, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.
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Customer Reviews
Excellent
Excellent stone, all recommendations
I bought this stone and as a knife sharpener, after testing different steels on it including high treated knives up to 65HRC, and comparing it to other stones, i come to the concluzion that this is one of the fastest steel cutter, great feedback, nice finish on the blades and best in this price range.
Compaired to Naniwa Professional 3000(Chosera), this Ouka 3000 offers a much more uniform finish on the laminated/san-mai blades, specially for the japanese ones where Kasumi finish on Kireha is needed.
Great stone, worths every penny!
Super product !
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