Wusthof Sharpening Stone, Fine 1000/3000 - #4451 Grand Chef Big savings over purchasing the

Big savings over purchasing the same items separately

Wusthof # 4602 /1040101414

ideal for working with extra-thin or soft slices

The Pro Stones fare better with regular use and regular lapping to avoid potential problems with cracks forming

And since the blade at the heel is deeper (shaped sort of like a mini chef's knife) than you find in most European "utility" knives

Wusthof Sharpening Stone, Fine 1000/3000 - #4451 Grand Chef Big savings over purchasing theVery nice, high quality Japanese style waterstone (do NOT use it with oil!), dual sided 1000 3000 for superb sharpening and honing ability. Note: according to European standards, this is a 400 1000 grit, and according to the Japanese system it corresponds to 1000 3000, so it's good for a beginner for all around sharpening since the 1000 is still fine enough not to be too abrasive so it won't remove metal very quickly. Once you get the hang of things,