Shun 3 Piece Sharpening System This 3-Piece Shun Sharpening System includes a 1000/6000 grit whetstone, honing steel, and 16å¡ angled stand. The medium-to-rough whetstone is dual-sided and contains two types of ceramic grit: 1000/6000. It features a bamboo stand that holds the whetstone and honing steel. Very attractive and a compliment to any kitchen. The 1000 grit side is used for sharpening, and the 6000 side is used for perfecting and polishing the edge. Using the honing steel between sharpening will guarantee to maintain the blades' edges. The honing steel will enable you to use both hands to hold the knife. For an easy way to sharpen your cutlery and get it back to factory-edge perfect, the Shun 3-Piece Sharpening System is perfect for an easy-to-use and simple method of sharpening your knives. Gift box available. Made in Japan. Shun item number DM0610. Overview " Shun 3-Piece Sharpening System, item number DM0610 " 1000/6000 grit whetstone, honing steel, and 16å¡ angled stand included " Restores all Shun knives to factory edge " Made from quality materials and extremely long-lasting " Clean with damp cloth About Shun Shun in Japanese actually translates to "at the peak of perfection," and no words could better describe this outstanding company. Renowned for their traditional knife making style and aesthetic design, the highly skilled artisans at the Kai Corporation (the parent company of "Shoon") have been making blades of the highest quality in homage of the legendary sword smiths of Seki, Japan for over 100 years. Each and every knife is handmade, from beginning to end, requiring at least 100 meticulous steps along the way. It is out of this respect and admiration towards their ancestors, coupled with advanced technology and materials, that Shun produces basically pieces of art that also happen to be razor-sharp knives.
