Hiomakivi Pack V3

For a long time, I've been searching for the best possible balance between quality and price in creating a sharpening set suited for beginners and home users. I eventually started calling this set the Hiomakivi Pack – and let me tell you, this project hasn't been a simple one!

With sharpening stones, efficiency, ease of use, and durability usually come with a higher price. But now I’ve managed to create a set where the common softness of budget stones is no longer a problem – nor is the discomfort that overly hard stones tend to bring.

This is already the third version of the pack. The biggest flaw in the first version was the small size of the stones, which was fixed in version two. In this third version, the #3000 grit stone has been upgraded for better performance, and the stone holder has been replaced with a trusted Naniwa model that holds the stones more securely.

The pack includes a surprisingly efficient #800 grit sharpening stone, which transitions smoothly into the included #3000 finishing stone. The comfort of the finishing stone in its price range is top-class, and the updated stone improves the overall value of the set. These stones are also capable of sharpening hard carbon steel knives.

The stones in the pack are so-called semi-soakers, meaning they only require about 4–5 minutes of soaking before use. It’s a good idea to experiment with different water amounts to find the method that best suits your sharpening style.

For maintenance, the set includes a flattening stone to keep the sharpening stones level. Regular flattening ensures a long lifespan and consistent sharpening performance across the entire edge. Also included are a high-quality stone holder and an angle guide to make sharpening easier.

The video introduces the Hiomakivi Pack V3 and offers several tips for beginners on how knife sharpening works. It also features the #400 stone, which can be found in the Hiomakivi Pack – ISO V3 set.

INCLUDED IN THE SET:

SHARPENING STONES (dimensions may vary by a few millimeters)

Grit: #800 (material: corundum)
Length: 209 mm
Width: 65 mm
Thickness: 32–34 mm
Weight: 886 g

Grit: #3000 (material: corundum)
Length: 209 mm
Width: 65 mm
Thickness: 34 mm
Weight: 768 g

FLATTENING STONE
Grit: #180
Length: 170 mm
Width: 55 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight: 430 g

ALSO INCLUDED: angle guide and sharpening stone holder

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.