Komazen Japan medium grain synthetic sharpening stone

Komazen Japan branded synthetic whetstone.

📦 Background information:

• Manufacturer: Komazen Japan
• Product marking: "Sharpening Stone" / "中目" (Chūme) means medium grain (Japanese: 中目, chūme) stone.
• Dimensions: 200 × 50 × 25 mm (indicated on the box)

📌 What a stone:

This is synthetic water stoneused for sharpening knives and tools. Because it is marked '中目', its grain size is usually around #1000 (standard average grain size according to the Japanese system). This is an excellent choice:

• for everyday knife sharpening
• removing minor irregularities
• shaping the edge of the blade before moving on to smaller stones (e.g. #3000, #6000)

📌 Komazen Japan:

This is one of the Budgetary Japanese manufacturers of synthetic stones. Their stones are often used in kitchens, workshops and by hobbyists because they offer good value for money but are not premium like Naniwa or Shapton.

📌 Usage:

• Before use It is recommended to soak in water for 5-10 minutes.
• Use with water (not dry, not with oil)
• Rinse after use, dry naturally (do not use heat)