Amongst the many advantages of sharpening tools with a Japanese waterstone is the ease of flattening or resurfacing of the stone.

Used for cleaning a glazed surface or creating a slurry prior to honing on finer stones, thereby speeding up the process.

Amongst the many advantages of sharpening tools with a Japanese waterstone is the ease of flattening or resurfacing of the stone.

Holds waterstones up to 210mm(8.1/4") long