This is a nice wide fast cutting yet slow wearing coarse stone. It leaves a fine finish in this grit range and is an excellant stone to start off a normal sharpening session with as it cuts a bevel quickly. I find it to provide great feedback and ease in feeling the bevel which helps in holding the knife steady and staying level. 

 

The Bester 1000x provides a slightly faster cut rate than the Bester 1200x.

 

Requires 30 min. soak time in water before use.

 

Size - 210 x 75 x 25mm