King HT-65 PRO 1000/6000 Japanese Sharpening Stone Exclusive to Oishya

This King HT-65 PRO 1000/6000 is exclusive to Oishya and will sharpen your blade like no other sharpener. King stones have earned a worldwide reputation. They are one of the most respectable sharpening stone manufacturer based in Matsunaga, Osaka in Japan. Within this set you will get two whetstones HT-65 #10000 and S-1 #6000.

Key features:

  • Restore a dull edge to a sharp one and put a mirror polish on the back and bevel
  • An excellent way of owning two stones with different grits
  • Made up of abrasive particles held together in a soft bonding compound
  • Consists of aluminium oxide, carbide and nitride particles fused together
  • Soft bonding clay releases the abrasives very easily when the stone is soaked
  • HT-65 #10000 measures 207mm x 66mm x 34mm
  • S-1 #6000 measures 210mm x 73mm x 22mm (with base)
  • Made in Japan
$117

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Lifetime warranty

Made properly, and covered for life.

Free UK delivery

Included on every order over £90.

100-day returns

Live with it for three months. Send it back if it isn’t right.

Made by hand

In small workshops, by people we know.

Why this stone

The stone, and what it is for.

The King HT-65 PRO 1000/6000

This HT-65 PRO features a #1000 grit whetstone and a S-1 (#6000) – King S-1 Fine Sharpening Stone. It is made exclusive for Oishya. Use the #1000 grit whetstone to restore a dull edge to a sharp one. And the S-1 (#6000) whetstone to put a mirror polish on the back and bevel of the blade. These waterstones (whetstones) are ideal for working blades that are dull and are not damaged.  Made from abrasive particles suspended in a bonding compound. The stones cover two consecutive stages in the sharpening process. Dimensions of the whetstone are 207mm x 66mm x 34mm (#1000) and 210mm x 73mm x 22mm (S-1 #6000).

King stones have earned a worldwide reputation. This is one of the most respectable sharpening stone manufacturer based in Matsunaga, Osaka in Japan. This sharpening stone features an average grit sharpening surface on one side, and a fine grit finishing surface on the flip side. This is the perfect stone combo for new or occasional freehand sharpeners.

Japanese Whetstones

Unlike other synthetic sharpening stones which consist of a single abrading agent, these Japanese water stones consist of aluminium oxide, carbide and nitride particles fused together. This blend is then mixed with a clay like bonder and baked at high temperatures to form the sharpening stone. The resultant stone is soft but sharpens very quickly. The soft bonding clay allows the abrasive particles to release very easily when the stone is soaked in water. This gives the user a constant supply of fresh cutting surfaces with which to grind, sharpen and hone their tools.

Now favoured by many professionals and sporadic users over the natural stones, when you purchase a synthetic Japanese sharpening stone you are guaranteed a stone with a uniform grit size that will produce consistent, high quality results when sharpening and will not vary in quality from stone to stone.

Made in Japan

The stone

Specifications.

Weight0.7 kg
Dimensions6 × 7 × 18 cm
Maker

Matsunaga King

Who makes it

King. The stones Japanese chefs trust.

King has been making Japanese water stones since the 1940s. Their combination stones are what serious cooks and sushi chefs reach for when they want one stone that does everything — the grit is denser and faster-cutting than consumer-line stones, and it lasts noticeably longer.

This isn't a small-workshop relationship. King is a proper company with a long track record. We stock them because they are what a knife like ours actually needs.

A King water stone, in use — photo to come

Care, briefly

Stones don't need much. Three rules.

01.

Soak for fifteen minutes.

Before each sharpening, submerge the stone in water for fifteen minutes. Bubbles rise as it absorbs water — take it out when they stop.

02.

Use the base.

Always seat the stone in its base before sharpening. A slipping stone is the most common way home cooks cut themselves.

03.

Flatten it when it dishes.

After a year or two the surface dishes slightly. Flatten it with a flattening stone, or wet-and-dry paper on glass. Or send it back to us and we’ll do it — you cover shipping both ways.

What you receive

In the box.

  • The stone you chose, in its grit, ready to soak and use.
  • A non-slip base where the stone ships with one.
  • A care card with the soak, the base and the flattening note, and a link to Knife School.

Frequently asked.

Which grit do I actually need?
For a home cook, a 1000/6000 combination stone covers almost everything: 1000 to set the edge, 6000 to polish it. A coarse 800 is for repairing a chipped or very dull edge.
Do I really need to soak it for fifteen minutes?
Yes, for these stones. They're soaking stones — used dry they'll cut slowly and wear unevenly. Fifteen minutes, until the bubbles stop, every time.
How often should I flatten it?
Only when the surface visibly dishes — usually after a year or two of regular use. A dished stone sharpens unevenly, so it's worth doing when it happens.
Can I sharpen my Western knives on it too?
Yes. The same stone works on any kitchen knife. Western steel is softer, so it sharpens faster and you'll feel the difference quickly.
What if I can't learn the stone?
Send your knife back to us and we'll sharpen it for free, for life — you only cover shipping both ways. The stone is for those who'd rather do it themselves.

From the people who use it

Reviews.

High-quality sharpening stone. Takes some practice but results are worth it.

Raquel (verified owner)

This sharpening stone is excellent. Great combo of grits.

Rajini (verified owner)

Great sharpening stone. Takes practice but results are excellent.

Marc (verified owner)

The stone is excellent but takes time to master.

Jill (verified owner)

Great sharpening stone but steep learning curve.

Robert (verified owner)

Quality stone but takes practice.

Mitchell (verified owner)

I was a bit hesitant to spend this much on a sharpening stone at first, but the King HT-65 PRO is worth every penny. The quality is immediately apparent – this thing is dense, flat, and feels indestructible. It cuts through dull edges with ease and allows me to put an edge on my knives that can slice through tomatoes like butter. Cleanup is simple too. If you’re looking for a lifetime sharpening solution, look no further

Alfred Alfredo

Good service.

Dylan (verified owner)

Goes with

What else completes the kit.