The Small Natural Sharpening Whetstone is a natural sharpening stone From Lombardi, Italy. The quarries of Lombardi are known to produce some of the world's best natural sharpening stones. The natural Lombardi stone has been recognized since the 15th century for its outstanding sharpening qualities due to its perfect, uniform balance of quartz and carbonates.
The Opinel® knife is named after the Opinel family from the Savoie region in the heart of the French Alps. In 1890, Joseph Opinel invented a small folding knife that would eventually become a must-have item of French savoir-vivre (elegant living). It's now considered a design icon throughout the world.