Polished and cleaned with waterproof sandpaper. Example sharpening stones used: Diamond stone #400 #1000 Finishing stone: Kuro-makuro #2000 #5000 #8000 #12000 Sharpened and ready to use immediately. Please assess the condition from the images. Everything in the photos is included. Please only purchase if you understand. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about minor details. Also being sold elsewhere, so will be removed without notice when sold.