Shapton Kuromaku Melon 8000 Grit Japanese Whetstone Knife Sharpener with Base K0710 Machined pockets on the inside

Machined pockets on the inside of the front handle scale relieve weight and make the big 0526TI easy to carry

the 940 Osborne family expands to include the long-awaited mini variation

but with a carbon fiber front scale and S35VN dual-finished blade

Naniwa's Super Stone is their high-end whetstone manufactured in Japan under thorough quality control using high grade materials

The lightweight handle features a non-slip Bi-Directional Texture™ pattern

Shapton Kuromaku Melon 8000 Grit Japanese Whetstone Knife Sharpener with Base K0710 Machined pockets on the insideKUROMAKU is the world's first set of colour coded sharpening stones, each colour representing a different grade of coarseness. The storage case makes it easy to carry the stones, and can also be used as a sharpening base. MELON K0710 Intended end usage: Fine(8000) Dimensions: 210 x 70 x 15mm Weight: approx. 500g Made in Japan For fine stones, pre soak the stone in water for five to six minutes. SHAPTON FAQ