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Why Our Stones Are Better

Have you noticed the affordable whetstones on online shopping sites like Amazon? Their lower price comes with several compromises.

Chinese Made  OEM whetstones

Our Authentic Japanese whetstones

Efficiency
Takes longer time to sharpen due to low containment of polishing material
Much more efficient, requiring less effort to achieve sharpness
Instruction
The instructions provided are often wildely wrong
We provide a flawless instruction and lecture
Grit Precision
The grit number is significantly incorrect
All the specifications are correct, enabling precise sharpening
Waste
Double-sided stones do not get scratched off evenly, making it impossible to finish both sides
Buy only the stones you need, minimizing waste
Life Span
Wears down quickly due to poor quality
Lasts significantly longer due to superior quality
Cost
Cheaper
Higher price yet comes with quality and lasts longer

Unsure how to identify an authentic Japanese whetstone? It's actually quite simple, even without checking the product's origin. Many OEM products look similar, like the one in the photo: two stones with different grits combined.

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