Grinding stone comparison block SEKIMAGOROKU 17 cm, KAI

Product detailed description

A Sharpening stone has the misfortune of gradually ceasing to be flat during honest work. And as soon as the flat surface becomes a slightly wavy landscape, precise sharpening becomes unnecessarily complicated. KAI AP-0335 is like technical maintenance of maintenance - it flattens the sharpening stone so it can do its job normally again.

Main advantages:

• KAI SEKIMAGOROKU AP-0335 is a flattening stone designed to restore the flat working surface of water sharpening stones, which gradually wear unevenly during repeated sharpening.
• When using a sharpening stone, its centre can gradually wear down more than the edges, creating a hollow that impairs angle control and the precision of further sharpening.
• AP-0335 helps to remove these irregularities and restore a flat surface to the sharpening stone, which is necessary for even contact with the knife edge.
• Regular flattening of the sharpening stone is an important part of its maintenance, because even a high-quality stone cannot sharpen precisely if its working surface is no longer flat.
• The working side of the AP-0335 has distinct longitudinal grooves that help drain water and loose abrasive material when moving along the sharpening stone.
• Before use, both the flattening stone and the sharpening stone are soaked in water, and their surfaces are kept wet during work.
• The flattening stone is guided back and forth across the surface of the sharpening stone in repeated motions until hollows and other irregularities are removed.
• When flattening, it is advisable to use the entire surface of the stone and distribute the movement evenly so that instead of removing one irregularity, another is not created.
• The grooved side can also be used to adjust and slightly round the edges of the sharpening stone, which helps to remove sharp corners that occur during its use.
• After flattening is complete, both stones are rinsed with clean water to remove any abrasive residue generated during the process.
• Before storing, both the flattening stone and the sharpening stone must be allowed to dry thoroughly to prevent them from being stored in a damp environment for a long time.
• The compact rectangular shape is easy to hold with both hands and allows the flattening stone to be guided across the entire surface of the sharpening stone with even pressure.
• The AP-0335 belongs to the SEKIMAGOROKU series and is designed as a maintenance accessory for sharpening stones, not as a tool for directly sharpening a knife edge.
• The greatest benefit of the flattening stone is realized with the regular use of water stones, as it helps maintain their geometry and thus consistent conditions for further sharpening.
• KAI does not just treat blades as a single item in a catalogue - for over a hundred years it has been developing know-how around cutting edges, and alongside the knives themselves, it also offers accessories for the maintenance of sharpening stones and the entire sharpening process.

Additional information:

• dimensions: 17 x 5.5 x 3 cm
• not intended for sharpening knives, but sharpening stones