Nakiyo Glass Waterstone

Nakiyo Glass waterstones are premium, quick-soak stones that don't require as much soaking as standard waterstones and are mounted on a glass backing for additional strength and support. Synthetic corundum waterstones are the tool of choice for most skilled sharpeners, and for good reason. Offering faster action than diamond stones without damaging your knives like pull-through and automatic sharpeners, these stones produce a finer finish than nearly any other method. Like our standard waterstones, Nakiyo Glass stones are made of synthetic corundum, but feature a higher particle density that sharpens more quickly and doesn't need to absorb as much water before use. While standard waterstones need to soak for at least 15 minutes, Nakiyo Glass stones only require about 5 minutes. The 5-millimeter-thick glass backing protects the stone from warping and adds structural support. Grit Guide Nakiyo Glass stones come in three grits to cover the range of your sharpening needs, which are also a