Height @ Heel: 32mm Spine Thickness @ Heel: 2
Smallest pocket width approx: 22mm
and Black Nickel finishes
Guide Clip (Consider applying masking tape to the knife to reduce potential risk of scratching)
Overall Length: 310mm Height @ Heel: 48mm Spine Thickness @ Mid: 2mm Weight: 175g Blade Material: SG2 Core
Shapton Kuromaku 8000 Grit Yoshimi Kato Height @ Heel: 32mm SpineIf you asked: "Give me a stone that isn't too soft, isn't too hard, has great feedback, is splash and go, and has its own base but won't cost me an arm and a leg,", we're reaching for the Shapton Kuromaku every time. Somewhat reminiscent of the Chosera (albeit with a slightly thinner stone), the Kuromaku are a splash and go dream. Softer than the Glass HR, harder than Suehiro Cerax, they represent excellent value. Grit: #8000 Very Fine (For honing or