Kiya Special Selection Medium Sharpening Stone with Stand Sharpening #400 (for Knives)

This is a medium-grit whetstone suitable for both stainless steel and carbon steel knives. Even stainless steel knives can be sharpened with a whetstone if their sharpness deteriorates. Proper maintenance will restore its sharp cutting edge. To remove rust from a kitchen knife, I recommend applying powdered cleanser to the blade and scrubbing it with a cork stopper or similar object. This is a medium-grit whetstone suitable for both stainless steel and carbon steel knives. It is also recommended as an introductory whetstone for those sharpening knives for the first time. When tomatoes no longer cut smoothly or cuts tend to stick together, it's a sign that it's time to sharpen. Proper maintenance will restore the sharp edge.Whetstones come in three types: coarse, medium, and finishing, and this one is in the middle in terms of coarseness.It comes with a wooden base to prevent slipping.The grit number is 400, but the sharpening performance is similar to Kiya's old 800 grit whetstone.