Ardennes Coticule Sharpening Bout Stone 8000-10000 3x7cm

Natural Coticule Whetstone 8000/10000 Grit from Ardennes for Precision Sharpening

The Coticule Sharpening Stone is a natural sharpening stone sourced from the Ardennes region in Belgium. Renowned for its exceptional quality, this Ardennes Coticule stone offers a grit range of 8000 to 10000, making it perfect for achieving a razor-sharp edge on your tools and knives.

• Crafted from natural materials, the Coticule Sharpening Stone contains garnet crystals that provide efficient sharpening while preserving the blade's integrity. Its compact size of 3x7cm makes it convenient for both professional and personal use.

Using the Ardennes Coticule stone ensures a smooth and polished finish, enhancing the performance of your cutting instruments. Whether you're refining a straight razor or honing a kitchen knife, this natural sharpening stone delivers consistent and reliable results.

Key Features:

🔹 Natural Material: Composed of garnet crystals for efficient sharpening.

🔹 Grit Range: 8000/10000 for fine honing and polishing.

🔹 Compact Size: 3x7cm, ideal for portability and ease of use.

🔹 Versatile Use: Suitable for various tools and blades.

Instructions for Use

1. 🧼 Wet the Stone

• Use plain water, not oil.
• Thoroughly wet the surface until a thin moisture film forms.
• No soaking required like Japanese stones — Coticule works simply with water.

2. 🌀 Prepare a Slurry (Optional)

• Rub a small slurry stone on the surface to create a fine garnet-rich paste.
• The slurry makes the stone more aggressive at first, and softens as it thins.

3. 🔪 Start Honing

• Keep the blade flat on the stone at an angle suitable for your tool.
• Use consistent "X-shaped strokes" to sharpen the entire edge.
• Do not press too hard — let the stone do the work.

4. 💦 Gradually Dilute the Slurry

• As you progress, lightly rinse the stone or add clean water.
• This reduces abrasion and helps achieve a mirror-polish finish.

5. 🧽 Clean After Use

• Rinse the stone thoroughly with water.
• Let it air dry naturally in a ventilated area — avoid sun or heat sources.

✅ Pass the blade edge at a 15–20° angle with even strokes.

✅ Don’t rub it like a synthetic stone — use gentle, calm pressure.

❗ Tip: Bout stones are excellent for fine polishing/honing, not for initial bevel setting.

"Bout" means the stone comes from a natural vein and is cut in an ergonomic, irregular shape — maintaining top performance. "Bout Selected" types are handpicked for consistent grain and usability.

Ideal for professionals and enthusiasts who value natural honing quality. This stone is eco-friendly, requiring only water — no oil or chemicals. Perfect for razors, straight razors, and tools needing sharpness. Compact size makes it easy to carry in bags or cases.

A well-maintained Ardennes Coticule can last a lifetime. It creates a natural slurry that enhances contact between blade and stone. This material enables gentle and consistent metal removal with no blade overheating.

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