does this stone need a long soak time if so how long or is it better to just soak it for a short time and get right to sharpening?
919124
I have yet to use this item. But I plan to soak for at least 30 minutes before the first time I use and also keep wet as needed. There are some good videos on you tube showing how to soak and different ways to run the blade across.
919125
I soaked it for about 5 minutes before starting to sharpen. Also while sharpening if the stone looked dry I soaked it for another 5 minutes.
919126
No, just a run it under the tap water for a few seconds then just put a few drops on it when you lay it down and start sharpening. And if it feels dry just put a few drops again as aften as you need. Definitely does not need a long soak. It works wonders!
205857
use the #2 stone. If knife is really dull it may take several passes maybe 6.
869432
Get a sharpening stone and sharpen with one to two passes of the stone as needed using gloves for hand protection. I sharpen after every use.
1175003
I use a 3 stone kit. I usually only use the medium and fine stones. I have been disappointed with my knife, it came dull, and the edge had been burned by the grinder. I sent it back thinking they would replace the blade, it came back still dull and grinder burned out near the the this time. My nephew bought one like mine and his has been awesome, maybe I just got a lemon.
2023799
i personally just wash the stone, if you're really interested in getting it to look like new buy some sandpaper sand it. make sure when you're through sanding you finish with fine sandpaperto make it smooth and then put veg, oil on the top. i hope this helps you.
836954
One method to sharpen it is to send it back into the company. I believe they still offer free sharpening services for your Shun blades. You can use a wet stone also, however I would suggest looking at a you tube video or other guide on sharpening shun blades.
1190028
Mine was sharp when it came but I do like my knives super sharp, so I used a sharpening rod then a wet stone did the job just fine. Hope this helps
981323
Easy answer is 30 minutes and keep wet throughout sharpening. However I recommend soaking it for an entire 24 hours.
1806761
Once you get it sharpened you might try using a honing steel after each use. A couple of swipes and the knife stays very sharp.It will postpone having to have the knife resharpened.
2216828
This is a very good sharpening stone. You will need to focus on the angle of the edge and the course stone is just the start. Once you have worked the course you can step down to the medium stone and that will clean up your edge. It should start to feel a little sharper. Then you step down to the fine stone to hone your edge. A dull knife can take hours to sharpen it depends on if the edge was turned. When you sharpen you lay the knife on the stone at about a 15 degree angle and first push the knife away from you on one side and then you draw the knife towards you on the other side. Only work one direction on each side. Make sure you draw the whole edge down the stone. Take your time and use even pressure on the blade
933175
I've been having good results by using vegetable cooking oil for my kitchen knives. Additionally I rinse several times during sharpening to keep grit down. It's a cheap stone so I don't care if the oil breaks it down or anything.
2030244
Since its a whetstone, you should be soaking it in water before you use it and keep it moist during use. This will create a slurry during sharpening. I sharpen over the sink and rinse the knife between inspections.
14947
This stone requires water. I suggest that you soak it submerged for 24 hours before the first use. Turn it over several times during the 24 hour period. Each time you turn it over you will see new bubbbles of air escaping from the stone. Use the stone while WET! In subsequent uses, soak for between 20 minutes to 2 hours depending on how much 'new' air is escaping from the stone. I understand oil can be used in addition to water but I am told and have demonstrated that it is unneccessary. Good Luck!
596171
This is a Japanese waterstone. Use water. And remember to soak the stone for about 15-20 minutes prior to using.
1582470
I would not use oil.. just soak in water for bout ten minutes, then add a lil to the top while using ..oil soaks in and cause metal filings to inbed in to the stone & won't sharpen as well..
1758811
Do NOT use traditional polishing with Japanese water stones. Because this blade is machine-made and polished, there are slight rises and divots along the blade, instead of a flat or almond shaped face. It comes VERY sharp, and should last you a while without having to sharpen it but if you feel the need to, I recommend using a leather strop and some jeweler's rouge, or GENTLY using a standard knife sharpener (Like the Accusharp knife sharpener. If you don't have one, GET ONE. they work great on kitchen and utility knives). Try to stay away from Indian stones or other kinds of sharpeners, as they will mess up the finishing polish it already has, and make the wire-brushed Hamon disappear under scratches. If you use the standard knife sharpener, remember to only put SLIGHT pressure on it. if you put too much on, it will create a second bevel, and it will not cut nearly as well.
1307157
There are directions on the cardboard blister pack that the stone is sealed in. There are many instructional videos on U-Tube. Wranglestar has some of the best. Look on his UTube site under axe and knife sharpening!! Cheers, Rick