If you want to buy just one stone, getting a medium grit is a smart choice. Soak this whetstone in water until bubbles stop surfacing. The #1000 is perfect for every day sharpening.This whetstone has been baked and is porous so should be soaked in water until the bubbles stop surfacing.
King stones are made in Matsunaga, Osaka in Japan. They are one of the oldest and most well known companies in Japan.
Preparation
Wet all King fine stones before use.
Caution
Please do not soak finishing stones (#3000 and above). Soaking a finishing stone will result in the stone cracking and breaking.
Country of Origin: Japan