Sun Tiger
Gouge Sharpening Cone
Water Slip Stones
1000 and 4000 Grit Sizes
(For Superfast Japanese Water Stone Sharpening)

• Dimensions: 150mm (6-inches).
• Taper from 50mm (2-inches) to 13mm (1/2-inch) Radius.
• One Side Convex & the Other Concave.
• Particulate Size: 1000 and 4000 Grit.
• Ideal for Hook Knives and Gouges.
• Easy to use.

These Sun Tiger - Gouge Sharpening Water Slip Stones are the ultimate Water Stones for a variety of for incannel and outcannel Gouges, Curved and Hollow Blades, Hook Knives, Chisels & Plane Blades. They are incredibly versatile and will cut hardened steel with ease.

The Gouge Sharpening Cone gradually changes along its entire length from a 50mm (2-inch) radius to a 13mm (1/2-inch) radius, and has both a Concave and a Convex side so that it can easily sharpen the external and internal curves of Hook Knives and Gouges.

The 1000 Grit Gouge Sharpening Cone

The 1000 grit Japanese Gouge Sharpening Cone Water Slip Stone, is a fine grit stone that will enable you to achieve a fine finish and a give you a very sharp cutting edge on all of your knife blades or cutting tools.

The 4000 Grit Gouge Sharpening Cone

The 4000 grit Japanese Gouge Sharpening Cone Water Slip Stone, is a super fine grit stone that will enable you to achieve a mirror like finish and a Razor Sharp Cutting Edge on your knife blades and other cutting tools.

Water as a Lubricant and Soaking the Stones

As is usual with Japanese Water Stones they need to be saturated and the constantly doused with water if maximum performance is to be achieved whilst they are in use. To do this, simply place your Japanese Water Stones in a bucket of water and leave them there to soak for about 5 to 10 minutes before you start to use them. Then, whilst in use, Keep sprinkling the surface of the stone with clean water and or when it becomes dry. It is important to note, however, that you should never leave Japanese Water Stones in water if there is the remotest chance that the water they are in will freeze, since there is a strong possibility that this may crack your stone.