• A double-sided whetstone, white on top and blue underneath, on a bamboo base, with a black angle guide in front
  • Two hands sharpening a chef's knife on the white 6000 grit side of the whetstone, with the black angle guide on the blade
  • The whetstone on its side: 1000 grit to sharpen, 6000 grit to polish
  • What's in the box: the whetstone in its black rubber holder, the bamboo base and the angle guide
  • A knife being sharpened with the angle guide, with four points: two grits, steady angle, water only, takes practice
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Whetstone, 1000 / 6000 Grit, with Angle Guide

Whetstone, 1000 / 6000 Grit, with Angle Guide

£49.00
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  • 1000 grit sharpens, 6000 grit polishes
  • Angle guide helps you hold the blade steady
  • Bamboo base. Soak in water. It takes practice

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Description

A double-sided whetstone to sharpen and then polish. The blue 1000 grit side sharpens a worn edge. The white 6000 grit side refines it to a smooth, polished finish.

The stone sits in a rubber holder on a bamboo base, so it stays still while you work. A clip-on angle guide helps you keep the blade at the same angle, which makes it a good first stone. Soak it in water before use. No oil needed.

In the box: one 1000 / 6000 grit whetstone, a rubber holder, a bamboo base and an angle guide.

Good to know: sharpening on a stone takes practice, even with the guide. If you would rather not learn it, choose a rolling sharpener. For a very blunt or chipped edge, start on a coarser stone.

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. Soak the stone in water for 5 to 10 minutes.

2. Fit it into its rubber holder and set it on the bamboo base, on a flat worktop, blue 1000 side up.

3. Clip the angle guide onto the spine of the knife.

4. Rest the edge on the stone and push the blade forward with light, even pressure, from heel to tip.

5. Turn the knife over and give the other side the same number of strokes.

6. Add a little water whenever the stone starts to dry.

7. Turn the stone over and repeat on the white 6000 side, with lighter pressure, to polish the edge.

8. Rinse the stone, let it dry and store it dry. Wipe the blade before you cook with it.

Keep your fingers on the flat of the blade or on the guide, away from the edge. If the stone wears hollow, level it with a flattening stone.

Contact

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

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Two grits

Sharpen, then polish

The blue side sharpens. The white side polishes. The angle guide helps you hold the blade steady.

Two sides, two jobs

The grits

Two sides, two jobs

The lower the number, the coarser the stone. 1000 grit sharpens a worn edge. 6000 grit refines and polishes it. Always work from 1000 to 6000.

Everything to get started

In the box

Everything to get started

  • Angle guideClips onto the spine and helps you hold a steady angle.
  • Bamboo baseHolds the stone above the worktop, with a non-slip underside.
  • Rubber holderKeeps the stone still in the base.
Choosing your stone

Which stone

Choosing your stone

240 / 1000 to repair and sharpen a blunt or chipped edge. 1000 / 6000 to sharpen and then polish. The diamond stone for speed, with no soaking, and a face that stays flat. The four-grit Whetstone Set for the whole range, from 400 to 8000.

Questions

Before you buy

Another question? Write to us.

I've never used a whetstone. Is it for me?

It is a good first stone. The angle guide helps you hold the blade steady, but allow a few sessions to get the feel of it. If you want sharp knives without the practice, choose a rolling sharpener.

What does the angle guide do?

It clips onto the spine of the knife and slides on the stone, so the blade keeps the same angle with every stroke.

Do I need to soak it?

Yes. Soak it in water for 5 to 10 minutes before use, and add a little water as you sharpen. Water only, no oil.

Will it fix a chipped knife?

1000 grit sharpens a worn edge. A badly chipped or very blunt edge needs a coarser grit first, such as the 240 / 1000 stone or the four-grit Whetstone Set.

How do I look after it?

Rinse it after use and let it dry before you put it away. Over time a stone wears hollow in the middle; a flattening stone brings it back to level.

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.

Free UK delivery
30-day returns
2-year guarantee
Secure payment