CARE FOR YOUR WHETSTONE:

-NEVER USE OIL ON THIS STONE, IT WILL RUIN IT

-THIS STONE ONLY REQUIRES A SPLASH OF WATER TO START, AND THE SAME DURING THE SHARPENING PROCESS. 

-IF WATER POOLS ON TOP, NO NEED TO SOAK. IF IT SUCKS IT IN, SOAK FOR 10-20 MINS.

-KEEP STONE FLAT WITH TRUING/FLATTENING STONE

-KEEP STONE CLEAN AND FREE OF OLD STEEL WITH A NAGURA STONE

-WIPE OFF EXCESS WAYER, DRY AT ROOM TEMP

-STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AWAY FROM ANY HEAT

-DO NOT STORE IN A COLD AREA