It's highly recommended to own a thickness compensator because the ability to use sharpening stones of different thicknesses allows for a high level of flexibility

Do not soak Debado stones in water for more than a few seconds

All Boride stones are 6 mm thick and are mounted on high-quality aluminum blanks

folding knives

and thickness compensator

plywood storage case for edge pro stones Variation:9 Stones It's highly recommended to ownWooden Storage Case made of plywood holds and protects your Edge Pro stones. The case is compatible with 6" stones mounted or unmounted on aluminum blanks, total thickness up to 12 mm, width from 0. 5" (12 mm) to 1" (25 mm). The case utilizes high quality metal fittings, locking magnets, ventilation holes. Variants with 6, 9, and 12 stone slots are available.