Prepare both faces for a consistent routine
Follow the supplied water-preparation instructions and secure the stone on stable support before sharpening. Use the 1000-grit face for medium work and the 6000-grit face for finishing, following the knife maker’s bevel and angle guidance.
Rinse after use and let the stone dry in shade before putting it away. Inspect both faces for hollows and flatten uneven wear with suitable water-resistant abrasive paper or a stone-flattening tool. A visibly nicked edge may need a separate coarse repair stage before this stone.
