Natural Small Amakusa Water Sharpening Stone - Grit 500 to 700
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Product detailed description
Japanese natural whetstone for wet sharpening of tools and kitchen knives. Stone type - Amakusa, which according to Japanese nomenclature suggests that it is of medium coarseness. Amakusa stones are white and red stones with characteristic red streaks, although this is not a rule. It is a type of fine sedimentary sandstone with a solid bond and fine grain, mined in the Amakusa prefecture.
Features of the AMAKUSA sharpening stone
✅ Basic sharpening stone
✅ Natural stone with fine grain
✅ Grain fineness approx 500-700
✅ Amakusa corresponds to coarse to medium coarseness
✅ Ideal for sharpening sickles and scythes
✅ Made in Japan
Which coarseness to choose?
For sharpening really blunt or uneven blades, use stones with a low JIS number (Japanese classification for grit size). The lower the number, the greater the coarseness of the stone. Stones with a high JIS number are intended for final and fine sharpening or smoothing.
- #120 to #600 JIS: for blunt and uneven blades
- #700 to #2000 JIS: for normal sharpening
- #3000 to #5000 JIS: for fine sharpening of quality blades
- #6000+ JIS: extremely fine stones for smoothing or removing scratches
Additional parameters
| Category: | Natural Stones |
|---|---|
| JIS Grit: | 600, 500, 700 |
| Type: | Water |
| Length: | 150 mm |
| Width: | 41 mm |
| Height: | 30 mm |
| Weight: | 410 g |
| Stand in package: | No |
| Number in package: | 1 |
| Made in: | Japan |
