The King 1000 Grit stone is a great beginner's stone. It is a medium grit sharpening stone. This stone needs to be soaked at least 15 minutes before use. If you do leave your stone in water, please change the water regularly. When drying out this stone or any others, do so out of the sunlight in a well-ventilated area.
This is a large size version for restaurant or other high volume use (or just for fun at home)