Shinwa 10" Japanese Sliding Bevel Gauge Nicholson alternative Shapton glass stones do not

Shapton glass stones do not require soaking and we recommend that they should never be soaked in water because this can lead to softening of the stone

If using your vise a lot

but without the handle to allow users to make their own custom handles

This vise has the new generation precision non-racking design which gives you significant holding power with little force on the crank handle

Shinwa 10" Japanese Sliding Bevel Gauge Nicholson alternative Shapton glass stones do notThis 10" sliding bevel gauge is made by Shinwa in Japan from stainless steel and is very nicely machined. The blade is 8 3 4" long x 3 4" wide, while the base is 9 3 4" long and 3 4" wide. The locking knob is knurled brass. A good value in a large stainless steel sliding bevel gauge.