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