Suehiro | Maido MG1000-1 #1000 Medium Sharpening Stone (Standard Size) Limited Magnesia

Suehiro Maido MG1000-1 (Regular size) — Limited Magnesia WA Sharpening Stone

A hard, smooth stone that leaves a fine, natural-feeling finish. This Suehiro original magnesia whetstone is made by a unique cold-curing method and aged in storage for 15-20 years to reach full stability.

Maido is from the limited final stock of Suehiro's magnesia-made whetstones — once sold out, it will never be produced again.

■ Specifications
Model: MG1000-1
Grit: #1000 Medium
Abrasive: WA
Binder: Magnesium oxide
Size: 206 × 73 × 23 mm (Regular)
Weight: approx. 720 g
Includes: #500 Nagura, rubber frame
Made in: Japan
JAN: 4966684081130

Note: The long natural-drying process can leave an uneven color from pigment loss. This does not affect performance. Whetstone size may vary slightly due to the manufacturing method.

■ Maido Series
Regular size (206 × 73 × 23 mm)
MG1000-1 : #1000
MG6000-1 : #6000
MG10000-1 : #10000

Compact size (182 × 60 × 10 mm, bonded to a plastic plate and not removable)
MG1000-3 : #1000
MG6000-3 : #6000
MG10000-3 : #10000

The Regular-size MG1000-1 is a full-size standalone stone, while the Compact '-3' versions are smaller and bonded to a plate — this size difference, together with the limited final-stock availability, accounts for the price gap.