Steelex D1069 1200 Grit Japanese Waterstone

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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

To achieve a surgically sharp edge on your tools, nothing works faster or better than Japanese Water Stones. The abrasive slurry produced on top of the stone cuts aggressively and polishes the blade as it sharpens. If you've never tried sharpening with water stones before, you'll be astounded by the results.

Product Description

To achieve a surgically sharp edge on your tools, nothing works faster or better than Japanese Water Stones. The abrasive slurry produced on top of the stone cuts aggressively and polishes the blade as it sharpens. If you've never tried sharpening with water stones before, you'll be astounded by the results. (Stones sold individually--Image depicts opposite sides of stone)

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0000DD1MJ
• Item model number: D1069
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,457 in Home Improvement (See Bestsellers in Home Improvement)

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Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good edge, useful as a finishing stone, October 2, 2009

By	Kwan L. Lowe "DigitalHermit" (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This was my first Japanese waterstone.

Some things I didn't realize before I purchased:
1) It's recommended that the stone is kept immersed in water during storage. Otherwise, soak it for 15 minutes in water before use.

2) It's much softer than a traditional whetstone.

3) Honing oil will destroy it.

4) It's much larger than I expected (good).

My first test was on a Mora knife of 57 HRC (advertised). There was quite a bit of slurry produced in the initial sharpening. Unfortunately, the Mora had shipped with a edge burr that was not easily removed with this stone. I went back to a traditional 800 grit stone and removed the burr, then went back and finished with the Japanese waterstone. It gave a very good edge, probably as good as a higher grit with a traditional stone.

I also used it on some Wenger SAKs and it performed well.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Value!, November 2, 2009

By	Chef KLJ "Keith" (SC) - See all my reviews

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Top quality stone, at a great price. Spend the cash, you will be happy that you did. Waterstones are definitely one of those "you get what you pay for" items!

5.0 out of 5 stars HUSBAND LOVES THIS STONE!!, June 27, 2009

By	C. Barnes "Realtor" (Carriere, MS) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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My husband loves this new stone.....says it's the best he's ever had. This is the first water stone he's had....before he's had stones where he used oil when sharpening his blades. He has sharpened my kitchen knives with this stone, too. It's been great having sharp knives...lol!!