{"title":"More Suehiro \"Rika\" Stones","description":"The Suehiro professional line is commonly (and incorrectly) referred to as Rika series in the English world. We have chosen to use their correct names in Burrfection Store. The name Rika is in fact the name of the #5000 grit stone in the Suehiro Professional line. If you are looking for a Rika 3K for example, you are actually looking for \"Ouka\" #3000, which is in the same professional line as Rika 5K.","products":[{"product_id":"suehiro-rika-whetstone","title":"Suehiro \"Rika\" Finishing Whetstone #5000","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Suehiro Rika 5000 is one of those rare polishing stones that give the user great feedback, while retaining good sharpening speed.  It can be used by just applying water during sharpening, but a 5-10 minute pre-soak greatly improves polishing quality. The cut speed of this whetstone performs similar to what many 2000-3000 whetstones feel like.  Though not as slow wearing as other 5000-6000 whetstones are, due to its soaking nature, it is not considered fast wearing. Ryky has kept a broken Rika 5000 whetstone in his collection for 4 years, and refuses to replace it with a brand new one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Niigata, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrit No.: #5000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Soaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimension: 206 x 73 x 23mm (8.11 x 2.87 x 0.91\")\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 670g (23.6 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrit Material: White Aluminum Oxide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Without Base (5000-DN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a Nagura for adjusting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Suehiro no longer print the label directly on the surface of the stone. It now comes with a label made of cellophane film.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese Name: 末広「理華」\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-soak for between 5-10 minutes before use, and apply water on surface during sharpening when needed.  Rinse and wipe dry with a hand towel when done, and allow air dry at room temp. Do not leave in water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to clean:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the stone’s performance is slowing down, or seems to be diminishing, you can clean using a rust eraser, nagura stone (included), dressing stone, or a flattening plate. Be sure to clean the entire surface of the whetstone when using any of these methods to ensure even wear of the whetstone’s surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Suehiro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31854252982368,"sku":"SUP5KDNWS5000","price":46.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/files\/WM_SUR50DNWS5000_001_d19e9baa-5c82-4ab2-8a23-92fdc387b541.jpg?v=1726216986"},{"product_id":"suehiro-ouka-finishing-whetstone-3000","title":"Suehiro \"Ouka\" Finishing Whetstone #3000","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Suehiro \"Ouka\" #3000 Whetstone, sometimes (incorrectly) known as Rika #3000, has the same great feel and smoothness of the Rika 5K, but cuts a bit faster. The #3000 stone is an in-between grit that is probably not needed if you already have a 1K and 5K or 6K whetstone, but can serve as a bridge stone between a 1K and 8K whetstone. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biggest benefit a #3000 whetstone serves, is it can be used for those who like to touch up their knives daily, or every 2-3 days.  Starting your sharpening on a 1K whetstone is fine for relatively dull edges, but if your knives are fairly sharp, going on a 1K whetstone more than once a week would wear the knife down faster than necessary. Carry on the Rika lineage within the Suehiro professional family, the \"Ouka\" Whetstone #3000 offers great durability, reliability and sharpening satisfaction. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Niigata, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrit No.: #3000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Soaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimension: 206 x 73 x 23mm (8.11 x 2.87 x 0.91\")\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 630g (22.2oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrit Material: White Aluminum Oxide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Without Base (3000-DN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a Nagura for adjusting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Suehiro no longer print the label directly on the surface of the stone. It now comes with a label made of cellophane film.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese Name: 末広「黄華」\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-soak for between 5-10 minutes before use, and apply water on surface during sharpening when needed.  Rinse and wipe dry with a hand towel when done, and allow air dry at room temp. Do not leave in water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to clean:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the stone’s performance is slowing down, or seems to be diminishing, you can clean using a rust eraser, nagura stone (included), dressing stone, or a flattening plate. Be sure to clean the entire surface of the whetstone when using any of these methods to ensure even wear of the whetstone’s surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Suehiro","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":34520817893533,"sku":"SUP3KDNWS3000","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/files\/SUP3KDNWS3000_001_046c0a94-865b-404c-b442-c30e5d04f33f.jpg?v=1726216977"},{"product_id":"suehiro-shiramine-finishing-whetstone-6000","title":"Suehiro \"Shiramine\" Finishing Whetstone #6000","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Suehiro \"Shiramine\" #6000 Whetstone, sometimes (incorrectly) known as Rika #6000, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eis very much true to the Rika 5K performance and popularity. It is a responsive polishing whetstone and a pleasure to use. It is a great choice for those who want a soaking polishing whetstone, but want something a little finer than the Rika 5K, and enjoy a polishing whetstone that offers great feedback and cutting speed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you already own the Rika 5K, and looking at the 6K, Ryky would recommend skipping this 6K stone, and considering the Super Fine 8K. It is also one of the few soaking polishing whetstones in it’s grit range. 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Be sure to clean the entire surface of the whetstone when using any of these methods to ensure even wear of the whetstone’s surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suehiro","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":34520970723485,"sku":"SUP6KDNWS6000","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/products\/SUP6KDNWS6000_001.jpg?v=1591211671"},{"product_id":"suehiro-snow-white-super-fine-finishing-whetstone-w-8-8000","title":"Suehiro “Super Fine” Finishing Whetstone #8000","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Suehiro \"Super Fine\" Finishing Whetstone #8000, sometimes (incorrectly) known as Rika #8000, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis the only #8000 polishing whetstone Ryky has used that requires a pre-soak, which gives it a very different feel than any other 8K polishing whetstone. The cutting speed of this whetstone is also surprising, since it is among the fastest cutting 8K whetstone Ryky has tested. At #8000 grit, it is entering the mirror polishing range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor those looking for such a finish, it is possible to jump from a 1K sharpening whetstone to an 8K, without any problems. 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Be sure to clean the entire surface of the whetstone when using any of these methods to ensure even wear of the whetstone’s surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suehiro","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":34521129975965,"sku":"SUPW8DNWS8000","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/files\/SUPW8DNWS8000_001_cfec3de0-0eec-43fd-9f9d-5af342f7774a.jpg?v=1726216992"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/collections\/20200218_47_006.jpg?v=1591214469","url":"https:\/\/burrfectionstore.com\/en-nz\/collections\/suehiro-rika-series.oembed","provider":"Burrfection Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}