Japanese sharpening experts have revered high density natural stones for ages. Delicate cloudy polishes and incredible edge retention make these guys absolutely worth their weight.

We recommend using a nagura stone with all natural stones to build the initial slurry.

This basic care information will help you maximize the performance and life of your natural stone.

• Get a Nagura stone, with this you can build the slurry need to use this stone, use it every time. This will also help clean your natural stone.
• Use plenty of water this will act as a lubricant, preventing damaging the knife or the stone.
• Never ever use oil it will ruin your stone.
• DO NOT soak this stone.
• Do not keep stones in direct sunlight, extreme heat or cold (i.e. Inside of a car in winter). Please wipe excess water off from the stone before storing.
• Get a truing stone. This will help you to maintain right angle for sharpening, and will give you the best result. The flatter the stones are, the sharper knives get!
• Do not use on a full moon or in a forest, next to a large tree.