King Medium Grit Sharpening Stone #1200

If you want to buy just one stone, getting a medium grit is a smart choice. Soak this whetstone in water until bubbles stop surfacing. The #1000 is perfect for every day sharpening.This whetstone has been baked and is porous so should be soaked in water until the bubbles stop surfacing.
King stones are made in Matsunaga, Osaka in Japan. They are one of the oldest and most well known companies in Japan.

Features

• Material: Synthetic stone
• Grit: 1200
• Dimensions: 207 x 66 x 34mm ( 8”L x 2.5”W x 1.3”H)

Preparation

Wet all King fine stones before use.

Caution

Please do not soak finishing stones (#3000 and above). Soaking a finishing stone will result in the stone cracking and breaking.

• Returning a stone into a box while still wet or damp will result in molding and decreasing quality.
• For double sided stone, please only soak the medium stone side (#1000). Failure to do so will result in the stone splitting and or breaking.

Country of Origin:  Japan