Dual-Grit Whetstone Kit

The stone is double sided: a coarse 1000-grit face repairs rolled edges and small nicks, and a fine 6000-grit face polishes the edge until it slices paper cleanly. It sits in a bamboo base with a silicone grip so it will not wander across the counter, and an included angle guide clips to the spine of your blade to help you hold a steady tilt.

Soak the stone in water for about ten minutes before sharpening, keep the surface wet as you work, and rinse away the gray slurry when you finish. Over time the face dishes slightly, so use the flattening stone in the kit to level it every few sessions.