Stones & tools
Middle grit #800-1500 is recommended for first stone to have for maintain the sharpness. Coarse and fine grit are optional. Fine grit is good to use for slicing fish and precise work. Coarse grit is necessary when edge is dull.
Recommend for beginner
Middle grit
Need to soak in the water before using
#1100 The Precious stone, #1000 CERAX
No need to soak in the water before using
#1000 Shapton Kuromak , #1000 Shapton Rockstar
Coarse grit
Need to soak in the water before using
No need to soak in the water before using
Fine grit
Need to soak in the water before using
No need to soak in the water before using