WHY #400/1000 #3000/8000 GRIT?
#400 Grit: It well suited mainly as a grit to use after a coarser grit and prior to a finer grit.
#1000 Grit: This grit have enough abrasive properties to do sharpen knives and tools that are not very dull.
#3000 Grit: Make edge of most knives and tools extremely sharp.
#8000 Grit: Use to polish edge and make it smooth and bright.
APPLICATION:
It can hone cleavers, shears, hunting knives, scythes, scissors, razors, axes, chisels, etc just except serrated blades and ceramic knives!
SPECIAL ACCESSORIES:
A base for holding the stone securely and a guide to provide a consistent angle.
MATERIAL:
Made of prime white corundum.
FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW:
1. Soak it in water for 5 minutes, put it in the bamboo base with rubber holder on a flat surface.
2. Clip the guide on knife. Use the 400 grit grit side for rough grinding in 10~30 degree angle, push the knife with a little force, and then gently retracted. This process takes about 15 minutes.
3. Then use the 1000 grit grit side for fine grinding. This process takes about 10 minutes.
4. Use 3000 grit side for fine grinding in 10~30 degree angle gently for 15 minutes.
5. Then use 8000 grit side for mirror polishing for 10 minutes.
6. Keep some water on the stone to stay cool.
7. After honing, clean the knife with wet cloth or water, then dry it.
8. Use a soft brush to clean the stone, then put it in a ventilated place to dry.
PLEASE KEEP THE TIPS!
1. Do not only use the middle but the whole surface.
2. Do not hone serrated blades and ceramic knives with it.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN EACH SET?
2 x Sharpening Stone
2 x Rubber Holder
1 x Bamboo Base
1 x Knife Guide
