The DEBADO LD is a popular series of whetstones for professionals and professional-grade knives. The Size 1 retains its former superior sharpening quality while incorporating advances in effectiveness and non-absorbance. Made with Suehiro original manufacturing process for producing fired, non-absorbent whetstones, the grinder becomes slick with just a few drops of water. Ideal for achieving a sharp edge, the whetstone is harder than previous models and resistant to wear. While designed for professional-use knives, the series is also recommended for the regular maintenance of household knives.