Shapton Glass Sharpening Stone, 220 Grit
For the knife aficionado, a good sharpening stone is a staple. The Shapton 220 glass sharpening stone is especially hard and dense, making it fast-cutting, aggressive, and slow to wear.
FEATURES
- 220 grit / 66.82 micron
- Ideal for removing corrosion and repairing edges on very dull tools
- Note: This sharpening stone should only be used on the dullest razors, or on cooking knives and other tools.
- Excellent stone for perfecting the bevel (the first phase of the honing process)
- Lapping (flattening) to maintain the sharpening surface in proper shape is required
- They do not need to be soaked in water; simply splash some on and start sharpening.
- As with all water hones, Shapton water-stones do wear concave with use and require periodic re-flattening.
MATERIALS
- Ceramic abrasive
- Glass bottom
SPECS
- 2.75 x 8.25″ (210 mm x 70 mm)
- Thickness: 0.39″ (10 mm)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
Japan
