Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

The only difference between this stone and the Shapton Pro series is the price. Both stones are made in Japan with the same material so the B.S. They feed you about them costing more because they're made for our drier climate is stupid. Bottom line is would you rather pay $56 or $130 for the exact same thing. Either way you can't go wrong with Shapton stones they really are exceptionally well made. Just don't allow the American middle men to jack the price up on you. Trust me I have both and there is no difference.