Japan waterstone KING home stone K-45 whetstone knife sharpener fine #1000

Description

Sorry, Japan post offers no shipping
to USA
due to pandemic.
AIRMAIL with tracking number + insurance included.
The Japanese traditionally used sharpening stones lubricated with water  (using oil on a waterstone reduces its effectiveness).
They have been  doing this for many hundreds of years, and the first stones were  naturally occurring.
These softer Japanese stones have a few advantages over harder stones.  First, because they are softer they do not become glazed or loaded with  the material they are sharpening.
New particles are constantly exposed  as you work with them and thus they continue to cut consistently.
Second, they can be lubricated effectively with water (rather than oil,  which can ruin the stone) so nothing but water is required.
Finally,  because they are soft, the worn material and the water form a slurry  that in conjunction with the stone, sharpens and polishes the blade.
This is a Japanese KING Home whetstone with a #1000 grip.
This stone has an intermediate sharpening grip.
The stone is 176mm long,  52mm wide and 15mm thick. (6.9" x 2" x 0.6")
Weight : 370 grams
Made in JAPAN
I have all items in stock and will usually sent the parcel the day of your payment or the next day.
Shipping usually takes between 7 and 20 business days
to most countries.
Don't forget to order this ceramic knife guide for an easy sharpening :
If you also want to get this Nagura cleaning stone,
please add to the total or contact me.
(Also available separately in my shop)