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A Japanese-made, medium-grade Sabitoru block for removing surface rust from kitchen knives. Wet the block, work gently along the steel grain, then rinse and dry the blade.

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The HA-1007 Sabitoru rust eraser helps lift surface rust and discoloration from kitchen knives. The gray, medium-grade block gives you a small working face for treating an affected area by hand.

  • Product type: Medium-grade Sabitoru rust eraser
  • Color: Gray
  • Country of origin: Japan
  • Dimensions: Approximately 2½ × 1½ in.
  • Use: Wet manual rust removal

Wet the block before use, support the knife securely and rub gently in the direction of the steel grain. Abrasive cleaning can alter a polished finish, so test an inconspicuous area and limit treatment to the rusted section. Rinse the blade and dry it completely afterward.

Product Overview

The HA-1007 Sabitoru rust eraser helps lift surface rust and discoloration from kitchen knives. The gray, medium-grade block gives you a small working face for treating an affected area by hand.

At approximately 2½ × 1½ inches, it fits comfortably into a knife-care kit. Its flat faces can cover the side of a blade, while the straight edges let you work more closely around a small spot.

Wet the block before use, support the knife securely and rub gently in the direction of the steel grain. Abrasive cleaning can alter a polished finish, so test an inconspicuous area and limit treatment to the rusted section. Rinse the blade and dry it completely afterward.

HA-1007 medium-grade Sabitoru rust eraser in its original packaging

Focused treatment for surface rust

Use the medium-grade block on rusted areas of a knife blade. Keeping the treatment local helps you clean the affected patch without repeatedly abrading the surrounding finish.

The flat working face suits the side of a blade, and a corner can help you approach a smaller spot. Begin with light pressure and check progress frequently.

Abrasive block cleaning a surface

Surface-rust removal

An abrasive block for lifting rust and discoloration from knife surfaces.

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Medium grade

The medium-grade gray block provides a general-purpose rust-removal option.

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Made in Japan

Japanese-made Sabitoru rust eraser in a compact rectangular format.

Gray HA-1007 rust eraser on a wooden knife-care surface

Wet the block and follow the grain

Place the knife on a stable work surface with its cutting edge safely away from your fingers. Wet the rust eraser before bringing it into contact with the blade.

Rub gently along the direction of the steel grain. Avoid heavy pressure or prolonged rubbing in one place, and stop to inspect the surface as the rust lifts.

HA-1007 rust-removal block on a stone counter beside knife-care tools

Protect the finish after cleaning

Abrasive cleaning can leave marks on polished steel. Test a discreet area first, and take particular care around decorative finishes, coatings and etched markings.

After treatment, rinse the knife thoroughly to remove residue and dry it completely. Store the blade dry and follow its maker’s care guidance to help prevent rust returning.

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HA-1007 medium-grade Sabitoru rust eraser in its original packaging Current product Medium-Grade Sabitoru Rust Eraser (HA-1007)HA-1007 Combination whetstone with dark-green face and orange lower layer 6″ × 2″ Combination Whetstone — 120/240 Grit118721 King Deluxe 1000-Grit Whetstone — 8¼″ × 2½″ King Deluxe 1000-Grit Whetstone — 8¼″ × 2½″K1000
Price$9.50 $17.75 $35.00
Product type Medium-grade Sabitoru rust eraser Combination whetstone Whetstone / knife sharpener
Color Gray Orange and dark green —
Country of origin Japan — —
Dimensions Approximately 2½ × 1½ in. 6 in. L × 2 in. W × 1 in. H 8¼ in × 2½ in
Use Wet manual rust removal — —
Care instructions Use light pressure along the steel grain; rinse and fully dry the knife after treatment. — —
Grit combination — #120 / #240 1000 (single grade)
Series — — King Deluxe
Size designation — — Small
Abrasive grit — — 1000