The Okatsune 412 Whetstone is the official sharpening stone for maintaining every Okatsune cutting tool. Compact and easy to handle, it’s the same whetstone used by professional gardeners and bonsai specialists in Japan to keep their secateurs, snips, and shears performing cleanly and safely.
Using the Okatsune 412 helps preserve the precision and smooth cutting action these tools are known for. Regular maintenance with a genuine Okatsune stone ensures the blade edge remains true, extending the life of your tools and reducing the effort needed for every cut.
Keep Your Okatsune Tools at Their Best
The Okatsune 412 Whetstone is purpose-made to maintain the sharpness and cutting accuracy of all Okatsune tools. It’s a fine-grit stone suited to everyday upkeep, restoring the keen edge needed for precise pruning and trimming. Because it’s designed for Okatsune’s unique high-carbon steel, it removes just enough material to refresh the blade without altering its natural shape.
Who It’s For
This whetstone is trusted by professionals and enthusiasts alike — from landscape gardeners maintaining secateurs all season long, to bonsai artists working with delicate branches. Home gardeners who invest in Okatsune blades will also find it invaluable for simple touch-ups that prevent dulling over time.
Why Choose the Okatsune 412
- Genuine fit: Made specifically for Okatsune’s Japanese steel, ensuring correct sharpening angles and consistent results.
- Fine grit finish: Produces a smooth, precise edge ideal for detailed cutting and clean plant wounds.
- Compact design: Measures just 150 mm long, perfect for carrying in your tool pouch or storing with your kit.
- Easy maintenance: Use dry or with a little water for touch-up sharpening — no oil required.
Recommended Accessories
For best results, pair the Okatsune 412 with the company’s genuine holsters and maintenance kits. Keeping your blades sharpened and safely stored ensures long service life and dependable performance season after season.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Okatsune 412 Whetstone |
| Type | Fine-grit sharpening stone |
| Material | Synthetic whetstone |
| Length | 150 mm |
| Width | 25 mm |
| Height | 9 mm |
| Weight | 60 g |
| Recommended Use | For sharpening all Okatsune cutting tools |
| Usage Method | Dry or with water (no oil required) |
| Origin | Japan |
Frequently Asked Questions About Okatsune 412 Whetstone
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Should I use water or oil with this whetstone?
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