SUPER FINE 5000 GRIT: A finishing stone used for super fine finishing to refine the knife edge, polish the surface and remove fine scratches and burrs to maintain razor sharpness. QUICK & EASY SHARPENING: No need for prolonged soaking like traditional whetstones, ceramic need only a splash of water. CONTROLLED SHARPENING: Control the angle, pressure and speed of sharpening to suit each specific knife. HIGH QUALITY: Treat your high-quality knives to a professional whetstone which lets you preserve the original design and craftmanship of your knife and will last for years- the perfect investment for any chef. SAFE SHARPENING: Designed with a non-Slip, removable silicone stand to keep your whetstone secure and ensure safe, even sharpening. IMPROVED KNIFE LONGEVITY: Unlike other sharpening methods, whetstones allow you to sharpen only as much as you need meaning your knife will last much longer. HOW TO USE YOUR WHETSTONE: Add a splash of water to your whetstone and then put it on a steady platform with the non-slip base. Sharpening your knife depends on the degree of bluntness. Use a coarse grit is used to repair seriously damaged edges and blunt knives. Hold the knife at an angle of 10 – 30 degrees (Rockingham Forge guide rails can help with this), grind the edge on the surface of stone back and forth with gentle pressure until sharp enough. Fine grit grinding is a necessary final step to eliminate burrs for the ultra-sharp edge. Using more gentle pressure, repeat step 1.