Naniwa QX-0030 Santoku Knife 15 Degree Angle Sharpening Guide for Whetstones

This Naniwa QX-0030 Santoku Knife Sharpening Angle Guide Clip is a green soybean-shaped support tool designed for Santoku knives. It attaches to the knife spine to help keep the angle between the blade and whetstone more consistent during sharpening.This guide is used when sharpening a Santoku knife on a whetstone and is suitable for users who want help maintaining a fixed working angle. It is not an abrasive sharpener and does not replace a whetstone, because the sharpening is done by the stone while the clip supports the knife position. This sharpener guide keeps the blade angled at a consistent 15 degree angle, so while this guide is designed for Santoku knives, it can be used for any blade with a 15 degree bevel, provided the blade can fit practically in the clip.Product Data:• Product Type: Santoku Knife Sharpening Angle Guide Clip• Model: QX-0030• Compatible Knife Type: Santoku Knives• Product Size: 80mm Width x 20mm Depth x 15mm Height• Product Weight: 10g• Clip Body Material: ABS Resin• Whetstone Contact Material: Alumina Ceramic• Country of Origin: ChinaTo use, attach the clip securely to the spine of a Santoku knife before sharpening. Place the knife on the whetstone so the alumina ceramic section contacts the stone, then sharpen with controlled strokes while keeping the guide in contact with the whetstone. Stropping is reommended.Use this product only with Santoku knives and do not force it onto other knife types. Keep fingers away from the blade edge when attaching, removing, or using the clip. After use, wipe it clean and store it carefully, using the built-in magnet only for convenient storage when not in use.