Hapstone Start stones are used for sharpening knives using Hapstone knife sharpeners. The stones are made of material is white fused alumina and are designed for all steels
The set of 5 stones: 80, 150, 240, 400, 800 grit (JIS). All stones are 6 mm thick and mounted on high-quality aluminum blanks with laser engraving
Hapstone Start Stones are preliminarily lapped and does not require lapping after purchase.
Hasptone Start are recommended to be used with water as lubricant. Soak the stone for 1-2 minutes and splash water on the stone’s surface to prevent drying.
Advantages of aluminum blanks
If you accidentally drop the stone, it’s less likely you break it;
Much longer life span for the stone after multiple flattening and lapping;
Easy identification due to laser engraving;
Reliable clamping for stones of imperfect shape.
