Global MS5/O&M - Ceramic Whetstone, Medium Grit
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: GlobalBrand: Global
Model: MS5/O&M
Product features:
- Medium whetstone (Grit 1000) hones dull knife edges
- Made of hardened ceramic powder for quick, easy work
- Can be used immediately after wetting--no need for lengthy submersion
- Rubber-like base prevents slipping; porcelain slab adds rigidity
- 8-1/4 inches long, 2-3/4 inches wide, 7/8 inch thick
- King Pro Standard Whetstone, Medium Grit
- Global G-1800L - Two-Sided Sharpening Whetstone, Rough/Medium
- Global Knife Sharpening Guides, Set of 2
- Global MS5/W&R - Ceramic Whetstone, Rough Grit
- Global MS5/P&S - Ceramic Whetstone, Fine Grit
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Global MS5/O&M - Ceramic Whetstone, Medium Grit
Customer Review: Sushi Chef Recommended
Summary: 5 Stars
Product: Global Ceramic Whetstone, Medium Grit
Rating: 5/5 (excellent)
A friend of mine is a professional sushi chef from Japan, who sharpens his knives daily, using the traditional whetstone method. I learned how to sharpen by watching him ... but since I don't cook professionally, and because my knives are made with a harder alloy, I don't need to do it nearly as often as he does.
Anyway, I bought my Global stone several years ago, shortly after they first started to become available here in the USA, and I really love it. The Global stone offers a large flat surface, enabling a good long and even sharpening stroke, regardless of whether you prefer a flush back & forth draw, or a crescent stroke. The porcelain spine gives the stone good rigidity, and the rubber no-slip base helps it to hold firm to the counter. Overall, it's a great stone ... all you need is a sturdy counter, a plant mister filled with water, and a rag (to absorb the resulting steel-tinted water) and you're ready to sharpen.
Minor nits: I wish the no-slip base had a bit more surface area, rather than being hollow, because in order to put a decent amount of force into the blade, I find I need to place a damp bar towel between it and the counter, to prevent it from sliding. In other words, the no-slip pad is good, but not as spectacular as the stone it supports.
BOTTOM LINE: High recommended. However, please note that the medium stone is meant to be used in conjunction with the Global Fine Grit stone (which is used to finish the edge produced by the medium grit stone).
Description of Global MS5/O&M - Ceramic Whetstone, Medium Grit
This sharpening stone works by removing the first level of molecules from the blade of your knife, exposing a new edge. It is made from dense ceramic, which is harder than other stones and will show less wear. You won't see any dips or valleys develop in this stone, as they do in softer stones. It provides ample area on which to draw an edge down and across. (Grit is medium 1000.).One of three Global whetstones of different grit ratings, this orange one is Grit 1000 for honing dull knife edges before they're finished on a fine-grit whetstone. It's made of hardened ceramic powder for quick, easy work and can be used immediately after wetting?-there's no need for a lengthy submersion in water. Attached to the whetstone is a porcelain slab for rigidity. The whetstone rests in a removable, rubber-like plastic base to prevent slippage while it's being used. It measures 8-1/4 inches long, 2-3/4 inches wide, and 7-/8 inch thick. Instructions and diagrams for proper honing accompany the whetstone. --Fred Brack
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