Hitohira MG #400 – Japanese Coarse Whetstone for Repairs and Resets
The Hitohira MG #400 is a powerful and fast-cutting coarse stone, ideal for repairing damaged blades, restoring dull edges, or resetting bevels. With a dense surface and consistent feedback, it handles even the hardest steels with ease, without requiring soaking.
Technical Specifications
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Grit: #400
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Dimensions: 209 × 70 × 16 mm
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Weight: 547 g
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Type: Splash & Go (no soaking needed)
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Brand: Hitohira
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Origin: Japan
Why Choose This Stone?
✔️ Rapid material removal, even on hard steel
✔️ Perfect for damaged or very dull knives
✔️ No soaking required – splash and go
✔️ Dense, durable, and long-lasting
✔️ Ideal starting point before moving to a #1000 stone
Stay Sharp Tip
This is the go-to stone for major sharpening jobs or blade resets. It pairs perfectly with a #1000 and #3000 to rebuild and refine an edge from scratch. Rinse off the swarf regularly while sharpening to prevent clogging and maintain fast cutting performance.
