Whetstone Sharpening Kit – 400/1000 & 3000/8000 Grit, Acacia Base, Leather Strop
Whetstone Sharpening Kit – 400/1000 & 3000/8000 Grit, Acacia Base, Leather Strop
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400/1000 + 3000/8000 grit · Acacia base · Leather strop
A Complete Sharpening Kit, From Dull Edge to Mirror Polish
Sharpen every blade like a pro. This whetstone set brings together two double-sided stones with four grits, a non-slip acacia wood base, an angle guide, two flattening stones, two leather strops and a polishing compound. Start on a coarse grit to restore the edge and work your way up to a sharp, polished finish, all with one kit that stays in your kitchen.
Why a full kit
Every step of sharpening, covered
What is in the kit
Four grits and all the extras
The set has a 400/1000 grit stone and a 3000/8000 grit stone, so you can go through a full sharpening progression or simply touch up an edge.
Each stone sits in its own non-slip silicone holder, ideally secured inside the acacia wood base. The angle guide, flattening stones, strops and polishing compound take care of the rest.
- 2 double-sided whetstones: 400/1000 and 3000/8000 grit.
- Acacia wood base with 2 non-slip silicone holders.
- Angle guide for a steady sharpening angle.
- Leather strop, razor strop and green polishing compound.
- Small and large flattening stones to keep the stones level.
Coarse stone
400 and 1000 grit: restore the edge
The 400 grit side is coarse enough to bring a dull knife back to life, which makes it the stone for the first sharpening of dull or damaged blades. Use it for rough grinding to fix bigger gaps and restore sharpness.
The 1000 grit side is a little finer and is your everyday sharpening stone. When your knives lose their edge, this is the grit to start with.
Fine stone
3000 and 8000 grit: refine and polish
The 3000 grit side is a middle grit, coarse enough to revive a dull knife and perfect for touching up an edge when a full sharpening progression is not needed.
The 8000 grit side takes the edge to very sharp. With the right hand pressure and some patience it brings the blade to a mirror polish. It builds up a fine slurry, gives good feedback, cuts fast and stays flat for a long time.
Finishing touch
Strop and compound for a polished edge
After sharpening, the leather strop helps polish the edge and removes the burr. The razor strop is used the same way, to remove burrs after honing knives or tools.
For the finest finish, rub the green polishing compound onto the leather strop, then draw the blade across the surface to polish and buff the edge.
Keep the stones flat
Two flattening stones included
With constant use, whetstones can become uneven, and an uneven stone eventually affects how sharp your blades get. The large truing stone restores your whetstone to its original flat state.
The small flattening stone is for minor levelling between uses, so your stones stay level all the time.
The accessories
Angle guide and non-slip holders
The angle guide attaches to the spine of your knife and helps you hold the angle you want while you sharpen.
Each stone has a rubber holder that keeps it from sliding around on whatever surface you are working on. For the steadiest setup, place the stone and its silicone pad inside the acacia wooden base.
How to use it
Sharpening with a whetstone
1. Soak
Soak the whetstone in water for about 15 minutes.
2. Set up
Place the stone on a stable surface, or secure it in its holder inside the wooden base, with the coarse side facing up.
3. Sharpen
Hold the knife at around 15 to 20 degrees against the stone, using the angle guide on the spine to help, and make smooth, controlled strokes.
4. Polish
Turn the stone over to the finer grit and repeat. Move up through the grits for a sharper, more polished edge.
5. Strop
Finish on the leather strop, with or without the green compound, to remove the burr and polish the edge.
6. Keep it flat
Level the stones regularly with the flattening stones so they keep giving you a sharp result.
Why this kit
Complete kit vs a single combination stone
| This kit | Single combination stone | |
|---|---|---|
| Four grits, coarse to mirror polish | ✓ | ✗ |
| Strops and polishing compound | ✓ | ✗ |
| Angle guide | ✓ | some |
| Two flattening stones | ✓ | ✗ |
| Non-slip holders and wooden base | ✓ | some |
Questions people ask
Which grit do I start with?
Use 400 for very dull or damaged blades, 1000 for normal sharpening, then 3000 and 8000 to refine and polish.
Do I soak the stones?
Yes. Soak the whetstone in water for about 15 minutes before sharpening.
What angle should I use?
Around 15 to 20 degrees. The angle guide clips onto the spine of the knife to help you keep it.
What are the strops for?
They remove the burr and polish the edge after sharpening. Add the green compound for an even finer finish.
Why do I need a flattening stone?
Whetstones wear unevenly over time. Flattening keeps the surface level so your blades keep getting sharp.
Specifications
- Whetstones: 2 double-sided: 400/1000 grit and 3000/8000 grit
- Base: acacia wood, non-slip
- Holders: 2 non-slip silicone stone holders
- Extras: angle guide, leather strop, razor leather strop, green polishing compound, small and large flattening stones
What's in the box
- 1 × 400/1000 grit double-sided whetstone
- 1 × 3000/8000 grit double-sided whetstone
- 1 × acacia non-slip wooden base
- 2 × non-slip silicone stone holders
- 1 × angle guide
- 1 × polishing / sharpening compound
- 1 × small flattening stone
- 1 × large truing / flattening stone
- 1 × leather strop
- 1 × razor leather strop
- 1 × instruction manual