Solid - no exaggeration - processed with a variety of possible accessories. The whole is very well thought out and functional. Chisels and plane irons achieve a sensational sharpness and through the guides precise cutting geometry. Hand loops to Jap. Water stones well and good but with the Tormek it is simply more accurate! The included 250 (1000) achieved stone we treat to work and tends to my mind after the temper rolling rather quickly again towards 1000. For harder steels is indeed as such the more aggressive "Blackstone" recommended, I'm going to still set must, because cutting tool herrichten again that are badly worn and need a design, otherwise take too long!