Tadakoro Whetstone #3000

From the hands of Master Sharpener Makoto Tadakoro comes a whetstone worthy of many blade materials. Tadakoro-san is renowned in Japan for his decades of dedication to the craft of sharpening — and this stone carries his exacting standards into your own kitchen.

Each stone is carefully finished to ensure an exceptionally smooth, responsive surface that makes sharpening feel intuitive and precise. The grit is balanced to refine edges with minimal effort, helping you achieve that unmistakable Tadakoro-level keenness and polish.

Ideal for both professional chefs and serious enthusiasts, this is more than just a whetstone — it’s a piece of Japanese sharpening tradition, ready to bring out the best in your knives for years to come.

Hand-finished by Makoto Tadakoro in Japan. Consistent, responsive surface for superior edge control. Suitable for Japanese and Western steels alike — each stone is finished in small batches and is carefully inspected by Tadakoro San himself.

We are very pleased to welcome these brand new whetstones from Makoto Tadakoro.

This is a beefy stone which doesn't feel like a traditional #3000 grit - it won't leave you with a 'polished' edge, but a fantastic working finish.