Compact Sharpening Stone for Home Chefs

This fine grit stone should be used 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 it should be soaked in water until the bubbles stop surfacing. King is one of the top choices for sharpening stones among chefs in Japan.

The material of this sharpening stone is synthetic. Its dimensions are 8" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/2". This listing is for one piece of sharpening stone only, and it is made in Japan.

Both the 1000 and 6000 grit sides of this stone can handle most sharpening jobs. The large size of this stone provides more surface area, making it faster and easier to use. The 1000 grit side will quickly sharpen knives and tools, while the 6000 grit side will hone and finish the edge of your blade.

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