A good stone holder is one of those sharpening accessories that seems optional until you use one - and then sharpening without it feels needlessly awkward. The Suehiro Deluxe is one of the best-designed holders we carry. The single-rod clamping system is the key difference from two-rod alternatives: one nut to spin, no fiddling with two separate rods trying to stay parallel, and the stone locks firmly in place without rocking or shifting. The stainless steel and elastomer rubber construction means it rinses clean, dries quickly, and will not rust over time. It holds stones from 150mm to 250mm in length and is wide enough to accommodate stones with attached bases.
The holder raises your stone high enough to give solid knuckle clearance during sharpening - even with thinner stones - which makes a real difference during longer sessions. It sits stably on a wet surface without wandering. A few owners have noted a strong rubber smell when first opened, which dissipates with time and a rinse. One reviewer with very thin stones (coticule bouts and similar) found the holder could be reconfigured to hold stones as short as approximately 4.25 inches by removing and rearranging the internal components, which is a useful tip if you work with non-standard stone sizes.
What Customers Are Saying: Owners consistently describe this as the holder they should have bought first. The single-rod adjustment draws the most praise - reviewers who came from two-rod designs note how much faster and more secure the setup process feels. Knuckle clearance is mentioned repeatedly as a meaningful practical improvement over sharpening on a wet towel or lower-profile holders. Several owners have purchased a second unit for convenience, and one commercial scissor sharpener notes it holds up reliably in a mobile professional environment. The stainless construction gets specific praise from owners who had rust issues with earlier holders.
Care Instructions: Rinse after each sharpening session to remove swarf and stone residue. Dry before storing. Keep rubber components clean and free of stone slurry buildup. Store in a dry environment.
The holder raises your stone high enough to give solid knuckle clearance during sharpening - even with thinner stones - which makes a real difference during longer sessions. It sits stably on a wet surface without wandering. A few owners have noted a strong rubber smell when first opened, which dissipates with time and a rinse. One reviewer with very thin stones (coticule bouts and similar) found the holder could be reconfigured to hold stones as short as approximately 4.25 inches by removing and rearranging the internal components, which is a useful tip if you work with non-standard stone sizes.
What Customers Are Saying: Owners consistently describe this as the holder they should have bought first. The single-rod adjustment draws the most praise - reviewers who came from two-rod designs note how much faster and more secure the setup process feels. Knuckle clearance is mentioned repeatedly as a meaningful practical improvement over sharpening on a wet towel or lower-profile holders. Several owners have purchased a second unit for convenience, and one commercial scissor sharpener notes it holds up reliably in a mobile professional environment. The stainless construction gets specific praise from owners who had rust issues with earlier holders.
Care Instructions: Rinse after each sharpening session to remove swarf and stone residue. Dry before storing. Keep rubber components clean and free of stone slurry buildup. Store in a dry environment.
- Brand: Suehiro
- Clamping: Single Rod
- Stone Length Capacity: 150mm to 250mm
- Materials: Elastomer Rubber, Stainless Steel
- Overall Size: 230mm x 85mm x 37mm
Nice piece of equipmentPosted By: Frank K Jones - verified customer
35 people found this review helpful
Gets the stone high enough to clear the knuckles while sharpening. A little stout in odor, as others have commnted when first opened, but the odor seems to dissapate in short order. Securely holds the stone and easy to adjust to different stones.Only problem, if you can call it a problem, is the base does not sit entirely flat on the sharpening surface.. A sheet of corase grade sand paper on a flat surface, allow;No
35 people found this review helpful
Gets the stone high enough to clear the knuckles while sharpening. A little stout in odor, as others have commnted when first opened, but the odor seems to dissapate in short order. Securely holds the stone and easy to adjust to different stones.Only problem, if you can call it a problem, is the base does not sit entirely flat on the sharpening surface.. A sheet of corase grade sand paper on a flat surface, allow;No
More adjustable than it says.Posted By: Jack
41 people found this review helpful
I hone on a 4-1/2" coticule bout and ordered this holder to keep my stone from sliding. The description says it holds stones 6" and longer but I took off the top and center pieces, put the top next to the bottom then the center support (to fill up the square portion of the rod) and that reduces the minimum size this can hold to 4-1/4" while still allowing the adjustment nut to engage the threads.
41 people found this review helpful
I hone on a 4-1/2" coticule bout and ordered this holder to keep my stone from sliding. The description says it holds stones 6" and longer but I took off the top and center pieces, put the top next to the bottom then the center support (to fill up the square portion of the rod) and that reduces the minimum size this can hold to 4-1/4" while still allowing the adjustment nut to engage the threads.
best stone holder for the price - excellent Nice piece of equipmentPosted By: Frank K Jones - verified customer
35 people found this review helpful
Gets the stone high enough to clear the knuckles while sharpening. A little stout in odor, as others have commnted when first opened, but the odor seems to dissapate in short order. Securely holds the stone and easy to adjust to different stones.Only problem, if you can call it a problem, is the base does not sit entirely flat on the sharpening surface.. A sheet of corase grade sand paper on a flat surface, allow;No
35 people found this review helpful
Gets the stone high enough to clear the knuckles while sharpening. A little stout in odor, as others have commnted when first opened, but the odor seems to dissapate in short order. Securely holds the stone and easy to adjust to different stones.Only problem, if you can call it a problem, is the base does not sit entirely flat on the sharpening surface.. A sheet of corase grade sand paper on a flat surface, allow;No
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