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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 400, the other 1500. The whole thing on a base ensuring good grip to the table.
How to use water stones:
Before use, soak the stones in water for about 15 minutes. The stone is properly soaked if, after pouring water, it does not immediately absorb but stays 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.
Use the entire surface of the stone to avoid uneven wear, occasionally pouring water over the stone. The stone must be constantly wet.
After sharpening, level the surface of the stone with a diamond plate or a stone with a much lower grit.
