Thuringian Whetstone
Thuringian Whetstone
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Thuringian Whetstone

$79.00
FORM-FACTOR 6" Mounted
ABRASIVE MATERIAL Slate
GRIT RATING Ultra Fine
USED/ROUTINE Water
ORIGIN OF MATERIAL 🇺🇦Ukraine

    Thuringian Whetstone

    A traditional German natural finishing stone prized for producing refined, smooth, and highly polished cutting edges.

    Natural stone

    German slate

    Made from natural slate sourced in Germany and traditionally used for fine honing and edge refinement.

    Finishing stage

    Approx. JIS 12000

    Suitable for the final stages of sharpening where maximum edge refinement and polish are required.

    Edge quality

    Smooth and refined

    Helps reduce edge aggressiveness while improving cutting smoothness and long-term edge stability.

    Thuringian natural stone surface

    Performance

    Designed for precision finishing

    Thuringian stones are traditionally used after medium and fine abrasives to remove micro-irregularities and create a highly refined edge.

    Suitable for knives, razors, and precision cutting tools where delicate finishing is essential.

    How to use

    Water and light pressure

    Wet the stone before use. For additional cutting action, a light slurry may be created using a nagura stone or another natural stone.

    Use finishing strokes with minimal pressure, then rinse and allow the stone to dry completely after sharpening.

    Best for

    • Final edge refinement.

    • Straight razors.

    • Kitchen knives.

    • Fine polishing and honing.

    Specifications

    Stone size 6" × 1" × 0.24" (151 × 25 × 6 mm)
    Blank thickness 0.12" (3 mm)
    Abrasive Slate
    Grit rating Approx. JIS 12000
    Working with Water
    Country of origin Ukraine
    Stone type Stone mounted on a 45° beveled blank
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