Shapton Professional Kuromaku 220 Grit Sharpening Stone Sujihikis especially for those who prefer

especially for those who prefer a smaller knife but still like the idea of a blade with a larger surface area and without too much curve

and so is easier to handle

If you're not a regular user of your stones and only want them for occassional home use

for ease of sharpening

and spectacular good looks

Shapton Professional Kuromaku 220 Grit Sharpening Stone Sujihikis especially for those who preferShapton Kuromaku Professional Whetstone, 220 Grit, #K0706 210mm x 70mm, 15mm thick. These Kuromaku Professional series stones are very fast cutting and long lasting, offering nice sharpening feedback while still being very hard so they resist dishing nicely. Note that these are splash and go, so do not soak these stones. These stones come in a convenient plastic case that also doubles as a stone holder, though the affordable Naniwa universal