Description

Natural Water Stone

Size: 6" x 2 1/6 x 3/4"
         6" x 2 1/2 x 1 1/9"
         8" x 2" x1"
         8" x 2 3/4" x 1 1/3"


Tips: There are three categories of sharpening stones for **3 sharpening steps: 
1. Coarse stones for initial sharpening, (oil stones)
2. medium stones for removal of the scratches left by the coarse stone (***0# over oil stones) and
3. finish (polishing) stones for final polishing to a razor edge.  (natural waterstones)
"Within each category there are numerous gradations and quality levels.  Generally speaking, the coarse stones are in great supply and are inexpensive.  The medium type stones are slightly more expensive.  The finish stones (natural waterstones), on the other hand, range from prices of $*0 to over $***0 (market price) for the finest polishing stones used for metal or sword polishing." - Japan Woodworker