The Debado LD #1000 from Suehiro of Niigata — a medium-grit whetstone from the LD (large, deluxe) professional line. #1000 is the everyday workhorse grit: coarse enough to restore a dull edge, fine enough to leave it kitchen-sharp or ready for a finishing stone.

• Type: Whetstone
• Grit: #1000 (medium)
• Model: LD-101-DN, Debado LD series
• Use: Everyday sharpening and edge repair
• Maker: Suehiro, Niigata, Japan