IMANISHI Combo 1000/6000 Pack

High-quality Japanese combination stone IMANISHI Combo 1000/6000 and an effective SUEHIRO Flattening Stone #280 in one package.

This set is designed especially for beginners who want a truly working solution for whetstone sharpening – without compromises.

The sharpening stone in this package is the Imanishi Seito Combo 1000/6000, the first combination stone in these grits that I approved for the Hiomakivi.fi selection.

Also included is the high-quality Suehiro Flattening Stone #280, which keeps your whetstone perfectly flat and performing at its best.

 
Why is this an excellent starter package?

🔹 1000 grit – The foundation of sharpening
The thicker 1000 side removes material efficiently and creates a controlled, even base for the edge.
This is the most important stage of successful sharpening.

🔹 6000 grit – Finishing without an extra stone
The 6000 side refines the edge cleanly and precisely. When used correctly, you achieve a refined cutting feel directly after the 1000 grit – without a separate finishing stone.

🔹 Flattening Stone #280 – A flat whetstone = precise sharpening
Flattening the whetstone is essential for consistent results.
The included Suehiro #280 ensures your whetstone surface remains perfectly flat.

A flat whetstone means:

-better angle control
-more even edge geometry
-longer stone lifespan
 
Sharpening feel
The Imanishi Seito is large and heavy (over 1 kg), making it stable and comfortable to use. Its generous size speeds up sharpening compared to smaller combination stones.

The feedback is clear and controlled – you can feel exactly what happens between the blade and the stone. This makes learning to sharpen significantly easier.

An anti-slip mat is included. It works for light use, but for frequent sharpening I recommend a dedicated stone holder for maximum stability.

 
📦 PACKAGE INCLUDES
WHETSTONE – Imanishi Seito Combo
Grit: #1000 / #6000
Length: 205 mm
Width: 75 mm
Thickness: 35 mm
Weight: 1080 g

FLATTENING STONE – Suehiro
Grit: #280
Length: 205 mm
Width: 53 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight: 580 g

NOTE!

This whetstone is a so-called semi-soaking stone. It works best after 5-10 minutes of soaking. Do not store the stone in a basin of water. After sharpening, immediately wipe the stone clean with a towel. This will give the stone a clean look and start the drying process. Place the stone to dry in a position where it does not touch a solid surface. For example, place the stone on top of a pencil. Allow the stone to dry slowly, without additional heating. Do not place the stone in direct sunlight. Do not allow the stone to freeze when wet. It takes more than 24 hours to dry. Store the stone protected from dents, for example, in its box.

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