Diamant slijpsteen

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.

The instructions apply to both double-bevel and single-bevel blades: Hold the knife as shown 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, the distance between stone and spine should create an angle of approx. 15 degrees. Sharpen the knife by moving it along the full length of the stone back and forth with just enough pressure for your hand to rest lightly without pressing too hard. Once burrs appear on the opposite side of the edge (Figure 4), sharpen the other side the same way until burrs appear there as well.

For single-bevel blades: Sharpen the cutting edge on the front, convex side by placing the knife on the stone as shown in Figure 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.
• This product is colored so the sharpening surface is easy to identify. Abrasive residue may transfer to objects or clothing and cause stains.

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.

Let op Veiligheidsaanwijzing:
Laat het slijpen en scherpen van snijgereedschap alleen uitvoeren door opgeleide personen of onder toezicht van dergelijke personen.

Gebruik wetstenen altijd volgens de bijgevoegde gebruiksaanwijzing en geef ze water. Werk bij het slijpen altijd van het lichaam af.

Controleer de scherpte van het mes alleen met de papiertest en nooit met uw hand of andere lichaamsdelen. Plaats de wetstenen op een stevige ondergrond en zorg voor voldoende werkruimte.