This whetstone is mounted on a plastic holder.
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. It has to be soaked in water until the bubble stop surfacing.
King is one of the top choices for sharpening stones among chefs in Japan.
Specifications
• Material: Synthetic stone
• Grit: #6000
• Type: Soaking
• Dimensions: 7.1" (18cm) x 2" (5cm) x 0.6" (1.5cm)