1000 Grit: One thousand grit whetstone is a fine coarse with a modest sharpening rate and brings back your dull knifes to a sharpness of a factory standard edges on knifes when new. Leaves metal edge with frosted appearance.
Whether you are sharpening your axe for work, hatchet for outdoors, or a kitchen knife at home, the NEIKO 54004A Whetstone Sharpener Set can sharpen any blade out there. This sanding stone kit can be used for kitchen knife set, chef knife, steak knife, hunting knife, sontoku knife, paring knife, utility knife, sushi knife, cleaver, kitchen knives, Japanese knife, butcher knife, BBQ knife, pocket knife, scissor, chisel, blades, straight razor, sword, hatchet, and axes.
This double sided stone comes in two grits for sharpening and honing. The blue side is #400 grit and used for sharpening the blade while the white side is #1000 grit and is used for honing the blade. Has a non slip rubber pad for stability and safety while using. For added safety a silicone base used for holding the stone. For optimal sharpening, a 15 – 20 degree angle is recommended. That’s why we include an easy to use angle guide to help you find that correct angle.
Submerge the stone in water for at least 10 to 15 minutes before sharpening or until the bubbles stop forming. Then place the stone on the silicone base. Then place it in the non slip bamboo base to stabilize it while sharpening.