Japanese Combination Waterstones are ideal for those new to sharpening and a good introduction to Japanese water stones.

If you sharpen blades only occasionally, combination stones will usually suffice.

Available in two grit combinations:

• 250 /1000 grit - Double-sided - 50% of the stone is a fast cutting coarse 250 grit and 50% is a medium grit of 1000 grit.
• 1000/6000 grit - Double-sided - 50% of the stone is a medium grit 1000 grit and 50% is a fine polishing grit of 6000 grit.

SELECT FROM THE DROP-DOWN BOX ABOVE.

Size 200 x 50 x 25mm (8" x 2" x 1")

Lubricate with water, never oil!  Fill the stone with water by submerging it for about 5-10mins before use. When sharpening, keep the stone wet, flushing often to clear away steel debris to expose fresh cutting particles.

These are traditional stones which abraid quickly to reveal new particles. Because of this they must be dressed often to keep them flat and effective.

Keep Japanese Combination Waterstones flat with a Flattening Stone or a suitable diamond stone.

Ice Bear brand was established in 1968, specialising in ceramic and hand-forged knives and water sharpening stones all made in Miki city, the traditional producing centre in Japan.