The Global Minosharp sharpening stone set is a high-quality and versatile choice for sharpening knives. It provides everything needed to maintain the sharpness of your knives and is designed explicitly for Japanese knives, but it is also suitable for other types of knives. The stones' quality, ease of use, and efficiency make it an excellent tool for professionals and home cooks.
Key Features:
Different Grits:
Coarse Stone (220): Suitable for repairing damaged or extremely dull knives.
Medium Grit Stone (1000): The most common stone for basic sharpening and edge maintenance.
Fine Stone (6000): Used for finishing and creating an extremely sharp edge.
Semi-Soaking Stones:
Minosharp stones are semi-soaking stone, meaning they do not require long soaking in water before use. Generally, it is sufficient to soak the stone for 5-10 minutes.
Angle Guides:
The set includes two angle guides that help maintain the correct sharpening angle. This is particularly useful for beginners or those who do not have much experience with hand sharpening.