Description
- Made in Japan
- Both 1000 and 6000 grit so one stone can handle most sharpening jobs
- This large size stone has more surface area making it faster and easier to use
- 1000 grit side will quickly sharpen knives and tools
- 6000 grit side will hone and finish the edge of your blade
Use this fine grit stone after sharpening with a coarse and medium grit to remove any scratches on the surface or to simply realign a slightly dull edge for a razor sharp finish. Using a fine grit stone to polish your edge can actually help to make carbon steel knives more rust proof. This whetstone has been baked and is porous so should be soaked in water until the bubbles stop surfacing. King is one of the top choices for sharpening stones among chefs in Japan. Material: Synthetic stone Dimensions: 8" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/2" This listing is for one piece sharping stone only.