King Whetstone 800/6000

With the King 800/6000 whetstone combination from Japan, you can sharpen and polish your kitchen knives yourself. The stone has two different grit sizes: 800 grit to restore a dull edge and 6000 grit for fine finishing and polishing the edge.

Sharpening and polishing

Start with the coarse 800-grit side. Use this to restore the edge and make a dull knife sharp again. Then use the fine 6000-grit side to further refine and polish the edge. This way, with one whetstone, you have everything you need for both sharpening and the finishing touch.

Includes practical holder

The whetstone comes with a holder equipped with non-slip rubber feet. This keeps the stone firmly in place during sharpening. The included plastic protective cover also makes it easy to store the stone safely after use. The stone measures 18.5 x 6.3 x 2.5 cm.

How to use the King whetstone

Soak the whetstone in water for about 10 minutes before use, until almost no more air bubbles emerge. Then place it in the holder and sharpen the knife at a constant angle of approximately 15 to 20 degrees. Use light pressure and keep the stone well lubricated during sharpening.

Sharpen one side until you can feel a burr on the opposite side. Then turn the knife over and repeat this process. After sharpening, you can remove the burr using, for example, a strop, a piece of cork, or newspaper.