This whetstone is a so-called semi-soaking stone. It works best after 5-10 minutes of soaking. Do not store the stone in a basin of water. After sharpening, immediately wipe the stone clean with a towel. This will give the stone a clean look and start the drying process. Place the stone to dry in a position where it does not touch a solid surface. For example, place the stone on top of a pencil. Allow the stone to dry slowly, without additional heating. Do not place the stone in direct sunlight. Do not allow the stone to freeze when wet. It takes more than 24 hours to dry. Store the stone protected from dents, for example, in its box.
Weight 0,22 kg (with sales package 0,35 kg)
Country of origin Hungary
Comments
Mathieu I.verified buyer, 19.2.2024
Overall rating
☆☆☆☆☆
I bought this stone about a year ago (in 2023). This is my go-to stone for smaller kitchen knives that haven't been sharpened for a long time. It abrades the steel quickly and does not load up quickly. The HCJ-series are made from the more friable silicon carbide, while the HCZ series are based on aluminium oxide.
For the coarser grits I find the HCJ (SiC) more useful than the newer HCZ, which tend to load up much more quickly. Too bad Haidu seems to have stopped making the HCJ-series in other grits.
In conclusion, this is a useful little stone for a very good price.