SUEHIRO Flattening Stone #280

Suehiro Flattening Stone – longer, higher quality, and more effective

Sharpening stones wear unevenly, as sharpening movements often focus on the center. An uneven surface reduces sharpening precision and quality. That’s why using a flattening stone is essential – I recommend flattening before every sharpening session.

The Suehiro flattening stone is slightly longer and better made than our store’s previous standard model. The added length increases stability and makes flattening easier. Grit #280 – ideal for most synthetic stones.

Many believe grit alone determines a flattening stone’s effectiveness – but in practice, that’s not true. Suehiro’s #280 often proves more effective than much coarser stones.

Check the stone’s flatness by drawing a pencil grid on the surface and rubbing it with water until all lines disappear. This ensures your blade always meets a flat surface.

Remember: Even harder stones like Shapton Glass stay flat longer but still require regular flattening for optimal results.

Grit:   #280
Length:   205 mm
Width:   53 mm
Thickness:   27 mm