King S-55 water stone Gradation 6000 with base
SKU: 3715
Ceramic stone from the Japanese brand King. Its special design allows for sharpening the finest Japanese knives. The stone comes with a plastic stand. A premium quality stone.
Description
King S-55 Water Stone Gradation 6000 with Base
Japanese King Deluxe S-55 (HT-53) Sharpening Stone, 6000 Grit
Sharpening stones are the best way to grind, sharpen, and polish a cutting edge. This method is also used by Japanese knife manufacturers.
The high-quality sharpening stone King Deluxe S-55 (HT-53) 6000 is designed for the final leveling and polishing of the blade. The pure material used to produce these stones is aluminum trioxide Al 2 O 3 (corundum). The stone, with dimensions of 185x62x15mm and a gradation (number of grains, abrasive particles per cm2) of 6000 , is placed on a plastic base with rubber, non-slip feet.
King is a brand belonging to MATSUNAGA STONE CO., LTD, established in 1948 . The company specializes in the production of various types of abrasive materials, including stones for sharpening knives. The high quality of the products offered makes King stones recognizable and highly valued worldwide.
Knife Sharpening:
- Grit Selection
- #220 - #600, when the knife is very dull or its cutting edge is damaged, chipped
- #800 - #1200 for regular sharpening, for slightly dull knives
- #1500 - #6000 for final leveling and polishing
- Sharpening
1. Before use, soak the stone in water for a few minutes. The stone must remain wet throughout the sharpening process.
2. Place the stone firmly on the countertop. You can place a damp cloth or paper towel under the stone to prevent it from moving. The knife should be placed against the stone at a 15-20 degree angle.
3. Depending on the blade type:
- single-bevel knife - sharpen 90% on one side and 10% on the other
- double-bevel knife - sharpen equally on both sides
4. After sharpening, remove the burr. To do this, position the knife perpendicular to the stone and, maintaining this angle, gently move it across the entire cutting edge, once to one side and then to the other side of the blade.
- Maintenance
After use, the stone should be thoroughly washed and dried. Over time, indentations may appear on the surface, which should be leveled, for example, by using a special flattening stone.