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Briefly about pchaks (or pichaks, or pichoqs)
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Description
Double-sided corundum stone: one side with a grit of 1000, the other 3000. The whole thing on a base providing good grip to the table.
How to use water stones:
Before use, the stones should be soaked in water for about 15 minutes. The stone is properly soaked if, after pouring water on it, the water does not immediately soak in but remains on the surface of the stone.
Sharpen the knife by moving it across the surface of the stone "away from yourself". If you lack experience, it is worth using a special guide to maintain a constant sharpening angle, as in the attached picture (the guide is available separately, it is not sold in a set with the stone).
Use the entire surface of the stone to avoid uneven wear, occasionally pouring water over the stone. The stone must be kept wet at all times.
After sharpening, level the surface of the stone with a diamond plate or a stone with a much lower grit.
