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.
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.
- 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
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, allows you to correct the base with a stone locke in place. Doesn't take much, but you shouldn't have to do it.All in all, I am glad I purchased this product, and I wouldn't dream os sharpening without it in the futureFrankk.
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, allows you to correct the base with a stone locke in place. Doesn't take much, but you shouldn't have to do it.All in all, I am glad I purchased this product, and I wouldn't dream os sharpening without it in the futureFrankk.
King wet stone
Stinks! Excellent holderPosted By: Andrew Metz - verified customer
45 people found this review helpful
I've been searching for this unit for some time now. I have been using the 2 screw holders for a while and they work fine but tend to rust up after a while. This unit has the single screw and is made of stainless steel which I prefer. Now I can just rinse it off and dry it as opposed to having to break down the holder, wash, rinse and oil it to prevent rusting. Well worth the money in my book.
45 people found this review helpful
I've been searching for this unit for some time now. I have been using the 2 screw holders for a while and they work fine but tend to rust up after a while. This unit has the single screw and is made of stainless steel which I prefer. Now I can just rinse it off and dry it as opposed to having to break down the holder, wash, rinse and oil it to prevent rusting. Well worth the money in my book.
Excellent HolderPosted By: Jeff B - verified customer
43 people found this review helpful
Have been using the universal holder for the few couple years with no complaints. Was needing a second holder for convenience reasons so bought this one to give it a try. It is now my primary holder, bigger heavier and just better feeling than the universal holder. I like it much better, well worth the price difference.
43 people found this review helpful
Have been using the universal holder for the few couple years with no complaints. Was needing a second holder for convenience reasons so bought this one to give it a try. It is now my primary holder, bigger heavier and just better feeling than the universal holder. I like it much better, well worth the price difference.
perfect!Posted By: Sean - verified customer
47 people found this review helpful
raises stones enough to provide ample knuckle clearance!(even for thinner stones! does not slide around even on wet surface, only one nut to spin to adjust for different stones! does not rust i know some have complained of rust about the other stone holder! can't say enough good about this stone holder!
47 people found this review helpful
raises stones enough to provide ample knuckle clearance!(even for thinner stones! does not slide around even on wet surface, only one nut to spin to adjust for different stones! does not rust i know some have complained of rust about the other stone holder! can't say enough good about this stone holder!
Product Review Product ReviewPosted By: Tyler F - verified customer
38 people found this review helpful
Solid stone holder, doesn't want to slide around and the single bar makes it pretty easy to swap between different sized stones. My only gripe is that the rubber that holds the stone at the front and back is pretty tall and the shapton glass stones only slightly peer over the top of this. This isn't a problem now, but years down the road this could prove problematic to flattening your stones and sharpening your knives. If you exclusively use Shapton glass stones or other thin stones, spring for a nicer stone holder, otherwise this is a great investment for those of you who are sick of your stones sliding around on wet towels
38 people found this review helpful
Solid stone holder, doesn't want to slide around and the single bar makes it pretty easy to swap between different sized stones. My only gripe is that the rubber that holds the stone at the front and back is pretty tall and the shapton glass stones only slightly peer over the top of this. This isn't a problem now, but years down the road this could prove problematic to flattening your stones and sharpening your knives. If you exclusively use Shapton glass stones or other thin stones, spring for a nicer stone holder, otherwise this is a great investment for those of you who are sick of your stones sliding around on wet towels
Product ReviewPosted By: Jeff - verified customer
41 people found this review helpful
While a little more than the two-rod universal holders, this one is a lot easier to adjust as the nut spins easily on the shaft and noticeably more stable (it's wider as well as longer). Well worth the modest difference in price.
41 people found this review helpful
While a little more than the two-rod universal holders, this one is a lot easier to adjust as the nut spins easily on the shaft and noticeably more stable (it's wider as well as longer). Well worth the modest difference in price.
