Japanese Waterstones by (3)

Introduction: The Japanese sharpening stone maker Matsunaga, in Osaka, makes the brand King and is the oldest- and best-known maker of Japanese Waterstones in the West.King-Stones are relatively soft and have a comfortable feel in use because you can see and feel the stone cutting the surface.  Specification: Size(mm): 210 x 73 x 22 (with base)  Weight(kg): ~1.0 Grit #: 8000 Made in Japan   Types of Whetstone & how to choose? When the knife is nicked - Coarse stone ( #80 - #400 ) When the knife is dulled - Medium stone ( #700 - #1200 ) More sharpening - Finishing stone (#3000 - #8000 )   How to use? 1) Soak whetstone in water about 3 minutes before use. 2) The knife blade should be kept at an angle of 15-20 on the whetstone.    

Introduction: The Japanese sharpening stone maker Matsunaga, in Osaka, makes the brand King and is the oldest- and best-known maker of Japanese Waterstones in the West.King-Stones are relatively soft and have a comfortable feel in use because you can see and feel the stone cutting the surface.  Specification: Size(mm): 185 x 62 x 15 (with base)  Weight(kg): ~0.45 Grit #: 4000 Made in Japan   Types of Whetstone & how to choose? When the knife is nicked - Coarse stone ( #80 - #400 ) When the knife is dulled - Medium stone ( #700 - #1200 ) More sharpening - Finishing stone (#3000 - #8000 )   How to use? 1) Soak whetstone in water about 3 minutes before use. 2) The knife blade should be kept at an angle of 15-20 on the whetstone.