King House Whetstone K-55 HT-52 #1000 for Medium Finishing

SUMMARY

• The K-55 HT-52 is a medium-grit whetstone designed to refine edges shaped with a coarse whetstone and to create a practical, well-balanced sharpness.
• It allows you to sharpen while maintaining a stable edge angle, making it the core whetstone in the knife-sharpening process.
• When used in combination with the a coarse whetstone, it enables an efficient and consistent sharpening workflow.

• The whetstone is mounted on a base, providing excellent stability and allowing firm, controlled sharpening with confidence.

FEATURES

<Ideal #1000 Grit for Everyday Maintenance>

The K-55 features the most commonly used #1000 medium grit, making it perfect for routine sharpening tasks.

• Resharpening knives that have lost their edge

• Refining and setting the edge after coarse stones (#120 / #220)

Suitable for a wide range of uses, from home kitchens to professional environments.

<Made with Premium-Grade Abrasive Materials>

• The K-55 HT-52 is made using premium-grade abrasive materials and a kiln-fired manufacturing process.
  
• The firing process creates a uniform internal structure throughout the stone, minimizing hardness variations and delivering exceptionally stable sharpening performance.
  
• In addition, its quality remains consistent even after long-term use, making it an ideal choice for users who demand higher durability and a consistently smooth sharpening feel.

<Stable Abrasive Balance for Easy Edge Formation>

Thanks to King whetstone’s uniformly distributed abrasive grains, this stone offers a well-balanced sharpening performance:

• Prevents excessive material removal
• Minimizes uneven sharpening
• Provides clear feedback when the blade contacts the stone

This makes it easy to form and maintain a consistent edge angle, resulting in a reliable medium-grit stone that reduces the risk of mistakes during sharpening.

<Base-Mounted Design for Enhanced Stability>

• This version features an integrated base that prevents the whetstone from slipping during sharpening, improving both safety and work efficiency.
  
• It can be used with confidence even on wet kitchen counters or workbenches, providing stable and secure sharpening performance.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Dimension: 185×62×15mm
  
• Grit: #1000
• Made in Japan