Hiomakivi Pack - Iso V3

This package is an extended version of the Hiomakivi Pack. In addition to the original Hiomakivi Pack contents, it includes a #400 grit sharpening stone. This allows you to restore knife bevels even if the knives are in poor condition.

For quite some time, I’ve been searching for the best possible balance between quality and price when creating a Hiomakivi Pack suitable for beginners and home users. It hasn’t been an easy task!

With sharpening stones, performance, comfort, and durability usually mean a higher price. However, I’ve now managed to put together a set where the common softness of budget stones is no longer an issue. Also gone is the unpleasant feel often caused by overly hard stones.

This is already the third version of the pack. The biggest flaw in version one was that the stones were too small, which was fixed in version two. In version three, the #3000 grit stone has been replaced with a more efficient one, and the stone holder has been upgraded to a trusted model from Naniwa that keeps the stones more stable.

The set includes a powerful #400 grit stone, a highly effective #800 grit stone, and a #3000 finishing stone. The finishing stone in this third version is especially comfortable to use within its price range. This updated #3000 stone significantly improves the overall value of the set.

These sharpening stones are also suitable for sharpening hard carbon steel knives.

The stones in this package can be classified as so-called semi-soakers. They require only about 4–5 minutes of soaking before use. It's worth experimenting with different amounts of water to find the best approach for your sharpening style.

A flattening stone is included for maintenance. Also in the box: a high-quality stone holder and an angle guide to assist your sharpening.

The video introduces the Hiomakivi Pack V3 and shares several tips for beginner sharpeners.

INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE:

SHARPENING STONES (dimensions may vary by a few millimeters)

Grit: #400
Length: 209 mm
Width: 65 mm
Thickness: 34 mm
Weight: 916 g

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

Grit: #3000
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.