• Honvik five-angle set: a five-sided wooden base marked 12°, 15°, 18°, 20° and 22°, an eight-sided oak roller and four discs marked 240, 400, 600 and 1000
  • One hand holds the five-sided base still while the other rolls the sharpener along a knife resting against the side of the base, edge up
  • Five angles, one base: 12° and 15° for thin blades, 18° for small knives, 20° for most knives, 22° for heavy blades
  • The oak roller and its five-sided base on a grey stone worktop, with a chopping board, a knife and two tomatoes behind
  • Four discs, coarse to fine: 240, 400, 600, then 1000 grit
  • A hand sets a chef's knife against the side of the five-sided base, edge up
  • Holds the angle, just roll, five angles, four grits
  • In the box: four diamond discs, the five-angle base and the oak roller
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The Five-Angle Set

The Five-Angle Set

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  • Five angles on one base: 12°, 15°, 18°, 20° and 22°
  • Four diamond discs, from 240 to 1000 grit
  • The base holds the angle. You just roll.
The Honvik Sharpening Guide Free with every order, sent by email.

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2-year guarantee
30-day returns
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Description

A blunt knife slides where it should slice. This set gives you five angles on one five-sided base and four diamond discs, so every knife in the block gets the edge that suits it.

The base holds the blade steady, so the angle is the same on every pass. Each side is marked with its angle: 12° for the finest edge on thin slicing knives, 15° for thin blades, 18° for small everyday knives, 20° for most kitchen knives and 22° for thick, heavy blades. Work up through the discs in order: 240, 400, 600, then 1000 grit.

In the box: the oak roller, the five-angle base and four diamond discs (240, 400, 600 and 1000 grit). A free sharpening guide is sent by email with your order.

Good to know: each disc is printed with its grit. For plain-edged (straight-edged) kitchen knives. Not for serrated or ceramic blades.

Delivery, returns and guarantee

Delivery: free to UK addresses, in 7 to 10 working days. Delivery details.

Returns: you have 30 days from delivery to send it back, unused. Returns and refunds.

Guarantee: 2 years, in addition to your statutory rights.

How to use

1. Wipe the blade clean and dry. Put the base on a flat, dry worktop, angle markings up.

2. Choose your angle: 12° for the finest edge on thin slicing knives, 15° for thin blades, 18° for small everyday knives, 20° for most kitchen knives, 22° for thick, heavy blades. Not sure? Start with 20°.

3. Pick your first disc: 240 grit for a very blunt or chipped edge, 400 grit for a knife that is only a little blunt. Fit it on the end of the roller.

4. Rest the flat of the blade against the side of the base next to your angle, edge facing up. The magnet holds it in place.

5. Hold the base still with one hand. Roll the disc back and forth along the edge, from heel to tip, with light pressure. Let the disc do the work.

6. Turn the knife round and do the other side, at the same angle and with the same number of passes.

7. Change the disc and move up one grit at a time: 240, 400, 600, then 1000. Do both sides with each disc.

8. Test the edge on a sheet of paper held upright. If it catches or tears, make a few more passes on each side with the 1000 grit disc.

9. Wipe the blade clean before you cook with it, and wipe the discs with a dry cloth.

Keep your fingers on the roller and away from the edge while you roll. The free sharpening guide shows each step.

Contact

A question before or after you order? Write to us and we will get back to you.

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How it works

How does it work?

The base holds your knife at the angle you choose while you roll the diamond disc along the edge.

Set the blade
01

Set the blade

Rest the blade against the side of the base next to your angle.

Roll
02

Roll

Roll the disc along the edge, then turn the knife and do the other side.

Slice
03

Slice

Your knife cuts cleanly again.

Why it works

Five angles, one base

The hard part of sharpening is keeping the same angle from heel to tip. The base does that for you, at the angle that suits each knife.

Which angle for which knife

The angles

Which angle for which knife

  • 12° and 15°Thin slicing knives and thin blades, for a finer edge.
  • 18°Small everyday knives.
  • 20°Most kitchen knives. Not sure? Start here.
  • 22°Thick, heavy blades.
Four grits, in order

The discs

Four grits, in order

  • 240 grit: restoreThe coarsest disc. For a very blunt or chipped edge.
  • 400 grit: sharpenBrings a blunt edge back. Start here for a regular top-up.
  • 600 grit: refineSmooths the scratches left by the coarser discs.
  • 1000 grit: finishThe finest disc. It leaves a clean, smooth edge.
Four good reasons

Every day

Four good reasons

  • Same angle, every passThe base holds the blade at the angle you choose.
  • Easy from the first goRest the knife against the base and roll.
  • One tool for every knifeFive angles, from thin slicing knives to heavy blades.
  • Made to keepSolid wood and a 2-year guarantee.
Three parts, four discs

In the box

Three parts, four discs

  • Oak rollerEight-sided, comfortable to hold.
  • Five-angle baseFive sides, each marked with its angle.
  • Four diamond discs240, 400, 600 and 1000 grit, each printed with its grit.

Questions

Before you buy

Another question? Write to us.

I've never sharpened a knife. Is it easy?

Yes. The base holds the blade at the angle you choose, so all you do is roll. A free sharpening guide arrives by email with your order.

Five angles: which one should I use?

Use 20° for most kitchen knives. Use 12° or 15° for a finer edge on thin slicing knives, 18° for small everyday knives and 22° for thick, heavy blades. Not sure? Start with 20°.

Is 12° right for my knife?

Only for thin slicing knives that you use with care. The finer the angle, the sharper the edge, but the more delicate it is. For an everyday chef's knife, 20° lasts longer.

Which disc do I start with?

It depends on the knife. Start with 240 grit if the edge is very blunt or chipped, or with 400 grit for a regular top-up. Then go up one disc at a time to 1000 grit.

How is it different from the Four-Angle Set, Screw-On Discs?

Both have four diamond discs, from 240 to 1000 grit. This set adds a fifth angle, 12°, on a five-sided wooden base, with an oak roller. The other has a walnut block with steel sides and discs that screw on.

What about delivery and returns?

Delivery is free in the UK and takes 7 to 10 working days. If you change your mind, you have 30 days to send it back unused, and it comes with a 2-year guarantee.

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Why choose ?

It wasn't you. It was the tool. With Honvik, the base holds the angle for you.

What you get Honvik Whetstone
Holds the angle for you
Nothing to practise
No water, no soaking
Five set angles, 12° to 22°
Four grits, coarse to fine
Suits everyday kitchen knives
Free UK delivery
30-day returns
2-year guarantee
Secure payment