King Sharpening Stone

This is a 6000-grit finishing stone, which is designed for refining and polishing an edge rather than repairing a dull or damaged one. It is best used as the final step after you have already sharpened your knife with a coarser stone.

No, you should not soak this stone. Simply splash or spray the surface with water to keep it wet while you work, as soaking can compromise the integrity of this specific finishing stone.

While it will technically work, this stone is optimized for harder steel blades. If you are using it on softer, budget-friendly steel, you may find that the stone wears down faster than expected or doesn't provide the same level of refinement as it would on high-carbon, harder steels.

After sharpening, simply rinse the stone under clean water to remove any metal filings or slurry. Wipe it down with a clean cloth and allow it to air dry completely in a well-ventilated area before storing it away.

No, this stone is not dishwasher safe. The high heat and harsh detergents of a dishwasher can damage the synthetic material and ruin the stone's surface.