Japanese Tosihi Sharpening Stone / Whetstone with base - Grit #5000
The Shapton Japanese Whetstone (Toishi) manufacturer Shapton made in Japan.
This is a single sided Whetstone (Toishi) with 5000 grit, a good whetstone for finishing a knifes edge or prior to a #8000 grit finish. This fine grit whetstone is used when finishing dulled edges or after a medium whetstone has already been used.
The Shapton sharpening stones are great for working on double bevel western style blades.
DO NOT soak in water. Sprinkle with water
