Japanese stones + Glass Holder. 

• Shapton Glass Stones are known for their exceptional quality, durability and ease of use. 

  Unlike other waterstones, Shapton Glass Stones do not need to be 

  soaked in water before use - simply wet the surface and begin honing your blade. 

  Shapton sharpening stones are made with finely graded ceramic cutting media that 

  requires less flattening and lasts 4-5 times longer than most water stones. 

  
  

  The abrasives in Shapton Glass Stones are also extremely uniform, meaning 

  the abrasive encountered with the first pass of a blade will be the same as 

  the 5000th pass. Each stone is comprised of a 5mm tempered glass backing plate 

  fused to a 5mm thick stone. and isn't required for routine sharpening - it's intended for 

  or fixing a small chip in the blade of a straight razor. setting the bevel 

• Wash and completely dry your knife. Place your blade Draw the edge backward and 
  forward at an angle of about (15~20) degrees as the illustration.
  It is best to sharpen starting wih the tip of the edge. This action need to practice many
  times to prevent scratch on the blade.

• Do not leave the finish stones in water. They should be stored dry. Do not fall or break 
  the stones.

• When first time to used Water Stones before, you may do research on web how to use
  and maintain them.Ceramic is the most popular now. Ceramic stones are notable for the
  fact that they do not erode as quickly as classic Japanese water stones. 

• Ceramic stones not be left in their water baths too long. It is enough to put them in five
  minutes before use. The surface of these stones can erode if they are stored too long in
  water. This is not really a disadvantage however. It happens because there is relatively
  little binder in the stones: less binder - so quicker cutting as dull particles come loose
  and allow the fresh, sharp grit to come into play. 

• Japanese Whetstone and made in Japan. 

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