it has an AMAZING factory edge that is spectacularly sharp
and is the traditional Japanese shape for a boning knife (triangular shape)
and the extra-wide blade gives this model a great "old world" feel
Naniwa Diamond Pro 400 Grit Japanese Sharpening Stone
This medium-fine stone is perfect for grinding a new edge on your knife
Shapton Glass Stone 3-Piece Sharpening Stone Set: 320, 1000, 4000 Other it has an AMAZING factoryShapton Glass Stone Set: includes 320 Grit (#50301), 1000 Grit (#50202), 4000 Grit (#50103) 210mm x 70mm, 5mm thick (total thickness is 10mm: 5mm of abrasive bonded to 5mm glass plate). A great starter set, with super premium Japanese water stones! Includes a coarse, medium, and fine grit, perfect to sharpen just about any kitchen or other knife. These stones are also very highly regarded for sharpening woodworking tools. Shapton GlassStones are very