Do not soak these Shapton stones in water before or between sharpening sessions.NOTE: We offer the Shapton product line called Ha-no-kuromaku which means "edge behind the scenes".Enlarged views and user information. Read these notes carefully. You will find out, among other things, why Shapto...
This table outlines Shaptons recommendations for the choosing from the variety of stones in their Ha-no-kuromaku line, the right grit sizes, and the gradations in which they should be used, to properly sharpen different kinds of knives and tools.