You can simply drape a wet cloth over the bridge to ensure your stones do not move around
Polishing stone are also used to refine the burr on the blade giving it ultra-fine teeth
The star attraction on these stones is the tactile feedback
Often called a finishing stone these whetstones are the final stage in the sharpening process and while you could stop at the sharpening stone level (#800-#3000) a polishing stone will almost certainly elevate your knives cutting capability to a professional level
If you are working with premium blades like the Tanaka or Kurosaki ranges we would suggest that you consider an even higher grit whetstone like the #6000 or #8000
King Whetstones Combination #1000-#6000 Tableware You can simply drape aMaintaining your knives, keeping them sharp is probably one of the most important things you can do. This is, not only true in terms of knife safety, but also in terms of their usability. If you are just starting to think about this practice, then these King whetstones with their #1000 #6000 grit combination is a cost effective, high quality option.\n\n\n\nAs you progress in terms of knife sharpening skill you may want to expand your collection of