Suehiro 440-950

Double sided water stone from one of the finest manufacturers of sharpening stones in Japan, Suehiro. The coarse 240 grit side is for removing nicks, while the fine 1000 grit side is for finishing. Proper maintenance of a knife is very important. A sharp, well honed edge is essential for a clean cut. There are a number of ways to sharpen a knife, but water stones are the preferred method, because the user has absolute control during the sharpening process. Japanese whetstones in particular are said to produce a finer edge than North American stones due to the unique bonding process of the stone during the manufacturing process.