Masahiro sharpening stone #1000 medium (whetstone)
Masahiro water stone,
Affordable but high quality water stone with a (Japanese) grain size of # 1000.
Properties:
- Dimensions of the stone: 180 X 60 X 14 mm
- Grit: # 1000 grit
- Synthetic resin bound
- Abrasive: Aluminum oxide (Al2O3) (white corundum)
- Including double silicone anti-slip mat
- The color of the stone may differ from the color in the photo.
- Made in China
Particularities
- These stones have a relatively high moisture absorption. The stone must first be immersed in hard hot water for at least 5 minutes.
- Allow to air dry after use and do not expose to temperatures below 0 or above 40 degrees Celsius.
- Relatively hard stones therefore few problems with "bites" and extra long life.
- Steel residue should not be rinsed during grinding, this has an extra grinding effect.
- During sharpening, the stone should be regularly sprinkled with water.