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Place the sharpening stone on a dedicated holder or on a damp cloth to prevent slipping. The stone does not need to be soaked beforehand; however, it should be kept moist while sharpening. Sharpen the blades on the colored side of the stone.

Sowohl für beidseitig als auch für einseitig geschliffene Klingen: Halten Sie das Messer wie in Figure 1, keeping a consistent angle to the stone. As shown in Figure 2, position the knife so the angle between the blade edge and the stone is 45–60 degrees.

For double-bevel blades: As shown in Figure 3, gezeigt, sollte der Abstand zwischen dem Schleifstein und dem Klingenrücken einen Winkel von etwa 15 Grad bilden. Schärfen Sie das Messer, indem Sie es über die gesamte Länge des Schleifsteins hin- und herbewegen, und zwar mit gerade so viel Kraft, dass Ihr Arm leicht aufliegt, ohne zu viel Druck auszuüben. Sobald auf der gegen­überliegenden Seite der Schneide Grate auftreten, wie in (Figure 4), sharpen the other side the same way until burrs appear there as well.

For single-bevel blades: Schärfen Sie die Schneide auf der vorderen, konvexen Seite, indem Sie das Messer auf den Schleifstein legen, wie in afbeelding 5 Then turn the knife over and sharpen the back by laying the entire backside flat on the stone, as in Figure 6. Then return to the convex side and place only the cutting edge on the stone. The edge angle to the stone should now be approx. 30–45 degrees to create a two‑stage bevel, which increases resistance to chipping.

For both double-bevel and single-bevel blades: Once burrs have formed across the entire cutting edge, spread an old newspaper or cloth on a flat surface and wipe both sides of the blade across it to remove the burrs. Alternatively, use a strop. If the surface of the sharpening stone has become uneven or clogged, or if sharpening performance declines, treat the stone surface with the included flattening stone. Wet both stones adequately.

Handling precautions

• Use the sharpening stone only on stable surfaces and in a safe environment.
• Markings on the stone surface will wear off during sharpening, but this does not affect quality.
• The logo on the back may wear off from friction, but this is also harmless.
• Do not resurface the stone with a leveling stone. If the stone becomes clogged and sharpening becomes difficult, use the included dressing stone.
• Dieses Produkt ist gefärbt, sodass die Schleiffläche leicht zu erkennen ist. Wenn Sie das Produkt verwenden, achten Sie darauf, dass der entstehende Abrieb sich an Gegenständen oder Kleidung anhaften und Flecken verursachen kann.

Onderhoud

• Rinse the stone with water after use to remove debris. Dry with a clean cloth and allow to dry thoroughly to prevent mold. Store away from direct sunlight.
• Remove all dirt and moisture from knives before storing, as residue can cause rust.
• The base (uncolored part) contains natural minerals that may cause uneven coloration. This does not affect quality.