Description
-Whetstone grits can be classified by the fineness of the grain.
-Medium fine grit is made of 1000 grit to 3000 grit.
-Directions for sharpening with a whetstone:
-Wet the stone for 5-10 minutes before use, then place it on a flat, slip-resistant surface. Sharpen the blade on one side of the stone only, using gentle pressure. Repeat on the other side. Use the coarse side of the stone to sharpen the blade first, and then use the fine side to hone the blade to the desired sharpness.
Directions to Sharpening:
- Immerse the stone for 5 - 10 minutes in water before each use. Water becomes the lubricant, ensuring particles are carried away from the blade
- Always place the stone on a flat, slip-resistant surface. Use the entire surface of the stone when sharpening. This will ensure even wear of the stone over time
- Pull the edge of the blade in an angle of 15 - 20 across the stone from the heel of the blade to its very tip. Use gentle pressure
- Repeat this same procedure on the other side of the edge. Use this same procedure on both sides of the stone, using the coarse side first
- The coarse grain is suitable for removing small flaws and dents, and to prepare the edge for honing
- The fine grain is used to hone the edge to the desired sharpness
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