Review of the Morihei Karasu

Here's my review of the Morihei #9000 grit Japanese whetstone. I used it right out of the box initially by touching up my Filarmonica straight razor. I then lapped the stone and again used the same razor and you can actually hear an audible difference in the feedback. What I was trying to show was the importance of lapping a new stone. I also touched up one of my favourite kitchen knives - Masakage Koishi Gyuto. I got a mirror finish on the bevels of both blades. I would recommend this stone for both straight razors and kitchen knives. However most users would not need a #9000 grit stone for their daily kitchen knives. I also mentioned that if you have a 4k/8K combo stone you most likely would not need a premium polishing stone like this as the 8K side will pretty much do the same thing as a 9K stone.
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Terry from Modern Shaver has been wet shaving since 2008. He's been restoring shavers since 2009. During that time he's mastered honing both straight razors and kitchen knives. He's loves making DIY videos so keep an eye out for his newest projects. Please subscribe and hit the bell so you'll be updated whenever a new video gets uploaded.

[@gimanwaliman843]

Sharpening again mister

[@ared18t]

Everything in the kitchen can be cut with 1000 grit, or soft Arkansas stone. Just need good technique but yes I do go up to 5k every time because it's shiny and lasts longer. :D

[@gregoryburris6374]

Was looking at the 9,000 for my SR's. Thanks for the review! Greg B.

[@MrPolovinaMozga]

Cool review!

[@modernshaver3356]

Thank you!

[@nicola26x]

Hi! Is this stone a good finisher to have a comfortable shave? Thanks from Italy!😊👍

[@JeffSmith-eq3kc]

Interesting stone. Doesn't really sound like a 9k stone even after lapping. Still sounds a bit aggressive for a 9k. I have a natural karaso, not cheap at all but one of my favorites. Very interesting.

[@zenrazor659]

Can you compare 12000 Morihei to 16000 Shapton glass? What about buying both and try on the same razor?😮

[@MasterofPlay7]

9000 grit? that's an odd number.... And that's not real karasu, is a synethic....

[@modernshaver3356]

It is a synthetic but it's a called a karasu because of the special blend not because it's a natural stone. There's no reason why a grit can't be 9000.

[@KimballPrecisionRifles]

9000 is actually an even number…lol