Pierka - 200x60mm (8x2.25") -French Fine Finishing Razor Hone Sharpening Stone with Slurry Stone

Introducing the Pierka, another great French natural honing stone from 1Stone. NOTE: A few different hones are shown in the last two photos to show a sampling of the different appearances.Stone Description: The Pierka stone performs akin to an 8000 grit water stone, achieving a high polish. Its dark greenish-gray appearance boasts a smooth, robust texture, and its surface exhibits open pores resembling wood grain. When lightly tapped, it emits a distinct ringing sound, and it retains minimal water while providing excellent tactile feedback. Comparative Analysis: In comparison to other offerings from 1Stone, the Pierka shares a similar grit to La Lune but offers a harder and slightly finer texture. While it falls softer than the Green Shadow or the Black Shadow stones, it serves as a suitable precursor to these finishing stones. Additional Stone Functions: Included with the Pierka is a smaller piece of the same stone, usable for cleaning, surface smoothing, or generating a s