Miyabi Toishi Pro 1000 Grit Ceramic Water Sharpening Stone 62492
The Miyabi Toishi Pro 1000 Grit Ceramic Water Sharpening Stone 62492 is a medium 1000-grit Japanese ceramic water stone for maintaining steel kitchen knives that are already in reasonable condition. It is selected for cooks who want dependable maintenance and preparation tools to complement their kitchen knives.
Product Details
- 1000-grit medium sharpening: 1000-grit medium sharpening surface
- Ceramic aluminium-oxide construction: Ceramic aluminium-oxide construction
- Fast grinding action: Fast grinding action with low wear
- Suitable for steel: Suitable for steel knives, excluding ceramic blades
- Made in Japan: Made in Japan
Why We Love It: A Former Chef’s View
Arima Homewares was founded by a former chef with experience across fine-dining, steakhouse, bakery and catering kitchens. That professional background shapes how we select and explain kitchen tools: what they do exceptionally well, where they require care and which cook they genuinely suit.
“A 1000-grit stone is the practical centre of a sharpening kit. It is fine enough for regular maintenance but still cuts efficiently when an everyday edge has begun to feel tired.”
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Best For
- Restoring and maintaining a working kitchen edge
- Hard Japanese and European steel knives
- Cooks learning controlled whetstone sharpening
- Regular maintenance before an edge becomes heavily damaged
Not Designed For
- Ceramic knives
- Long-term soaking or storage in water
- Sharpening without keeping the surface wet
- Using the stone before learning a safe, consistent angle
Specifications & Care
| Brand | Miyabi |
| Product type | Ceramic water sharpening stone |
| Grit | 1000 |
| Material | Ceramic aluminium oxide |
| Dimensions | 21 × 7 × 2.5cm |
| Net weight | 0.98kg |
| Colour | Green |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Arima product reference | 62492 |
| Variant SKU | 62492 - 050 - K1M1 |
| Warranty | Lifetime manufacturer warranty, subject to manufacturer terms |
Care & Maintenance
- Wet before use and keep the surface lubricated with water while sharpening.
- Rinse away slurry after use.
- Allow the stone to dry completely before storage.
- Store cool and dry, away from direct sunlight.
- Do not leave the stone soaking for an extended period.
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Using Your Sharpening Tool
Wet the stone according to the manufacturer’s instructions, keep the surface wet while sharpening and maintain a consistent angle. Rinse away residue after use and allow the stone to dry completely before storage.
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About Miyabi
Miyabi combines Japanese knife-making tradition with precise modern engineering. The brand’s knives and maintenance tools are designed to support sharp, controlled preparation and considered edge care.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1000 grit used for?
It is a medium grit suited to regular sharpening and restoring a working edge that is not severely damaged.
Is it suitable for Miyabi knives?
Yes. It is designed for maintaining hard, Honbazuke-sharpened Miyabi knives and can also suit other steel knives.
Can it sharpen ceramic knives?
No. It is not intended for ceramic blades.
Does it need water?
Yes. Wet the stone as directed and keep the surface wet while sharpening.
How should it be stored?
Rinse it, let it dry completely and store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Does it include a warranty?
It is supplied with a lifetime manufacturer warranty, subject to the manufacturer’s terms and exclusions.