Shapton RockStar 8000 Grit Sharpening Stone by Type This is an extremely popular

This is an extremely popular coarse sharpening stone

Made in China

the edge of the knife is perfect right to the heel of the blade

I recommend the fine ceramic hone for regular everyday maintenance

Shapton RockStar 8000 Grit Sharpening Stone by Type This is an extremely popularShapton's new RockStar stones cut fast, are very hard and long lasting and leave a superb edge. They're a real pleasure to use, and extremely consistent. Everyone loves Shapton Stones for their high quality and excellent performance! The abrasive is extremely consistent and dense so you have a great feel and can produce very precise and clean edges, plus these have the convenience of splash and go sharpening (do NOT soak these stones). These are