Deluxe 6000 Grit Japanese Water Stone with Stand

Synthetic sharpening "stone" made from compacted silicates. Work with water not oil for more efficient sharpening and less mess. 100% uniform particle size so grit can be controlled.

Includes a "Nagura Stone". A small specialized conditioning stone used in Japanese knife tool sharpening. Traditionally used with 4000 grit and higher stones and serves three main purposes:

1.Creates a Slurry: Rubbing the Nagura on your main waterstone creates a muddy paste (slurry). This speeds up the polishing process, refines the edge, and helps remove burrs

2.Cleans the Whetstone: As you sharpen, tiny metal shavings (swarf) get embedded in your stone, causing it to "glaze over" and cut less efficiently. The Nagura stone lifts these particles away.

3.Corrects Unevenness: The word nagura translates to "correcting" in Japanese. You can use it to selectively wear down high spots or flatten a dishing surface on your main stone.

• 8" length x 2.75" width.
• Superfine
• 6000 grit.
• Plastic, non-skid mounting.
• Includes "Nagura stone"
• Each.