The stone is a good and inexpensive entry-level model for all knife-grinding Newcomers. He is solid and has a good vorrausgesetzt removal, proper use. the 1000 grain works well for a basic cut. The 3000 grain serves as a fine-tuning page. The result is absolutely satisfactory. With proper use you can then easily shave the hair from the arm. Important when fine-tuning is to make the last train completely without pressure. This achieves a kind of polishing effect which is the focus the last kick.