Hiomakivi Pack 1000/3000

The long-awaited double-sided sharpening stone is finally available – a large-sized model combining grits #1000 and #3000. This makes sharpening efficient and smooth, unlike many stones where an excessive jump between grits (e.g., 1000 > 6000) complicates finishing. Of course, there is also an effective Japanese alternative available: IMANISHI Combo 1000/6000 Pack.

The stand has been omitted, as the stone comes with a surprisingly good non-slip base. The stone is thick (30 mm), providing ample finger clearance. This new model replaces the long-standing Naniwa MultiStone. I aimed for a larger, slightly harder stone that also performs better with harder steel alloys.

The stone measures 199 × 78 × 30 mm – wider and longer than a standard stone. The sharpening surface is significantly larger, and in fact, the size alone makes this stone faster and easier to use than typical 180 × 60 mm stones.

The package includes the familiar and reliable Hiomakivi #180 flattening stone. Regular flattening extends the stone's lifespan and improves sharpening consistency. A new addition is the desired angle guide – although I personally view it skeptically, many beginners have found it to be a useful aid.

The stone is semi-soaking. A 5-minute soak is sufficient. I also tested a longer, two-day soak, but noticed no effect on the stone's surface or performance.

The stone is surface-hard and does not produce slurry. The video below demonstrates how to sharpen a Pegasus series chef's knife with this stone.

INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE:

SHARPENING STONE (with non-slip base)
Grit: #1000/3000
Length: 199 mm
Width: 78 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight: 886 g

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

ANGLE GUIDE

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.

Hiomakivi 1000/3000 testissä Pegasus kokkiveitsen teroituksessa