1. COMPLETE PACKAGE Your complete knife sharpening kit includes two doublesided Japanese whetstones (400/1000 and 3000/8000) with a nonslip bamboo base to secure the waterstone. An angle guide ensures the correct knife angle, while a leather strop and green polishing paste polish knives and remove burrs. A black flattening stone levels the whetstones, and cutresistant gloves protect your hands. The kit also features honing instructions for chisels. 2. JAPANESE QUALITY Quality is paramount. Not all whetstones are equal. The Sakai brand embodies over 600 years of knifemaking heritage from skilled artisans in Sakai City, Osaka. Renowned for crafting samurai swords, Sakai manufacturers pride themselves on uncompromising quality. Our whetstones use only materials for exceptional sharpening performance. 3. RAZOR SHARP RESULTS As the saying goes: a dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp one. Our whetstones deliver finely polished, razorsharp edges, reducing cutting force for better control, less strain, and fewer injuries. Sharp knives enable precise slicing of vegetables and meat, enhancing cooking by allowing flavors to penetrate deeplyresulting in delicious, aromatic, and visually appealing dishes. 4. SAFE AND EASY TO USE The bamboo base with nonslip rubber keeps the whetstone stable. Cutresistant gloves protect your hands, and the angle guide helps maintain the correct sharpening angleeven for beginners. The illustrated manual provides clear instructions. Clean the whetstone easily with water.