{"product_id":"4-grit-whetstone-sharpening-set","title":"4 Grit Whetstone Sharpening Set","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom dull to mirror edge, in one kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo dual-sided stones cover 400, 1000, 3000 and 8000 grit, with a flattening stone and non-slip bamboo base included. Everything needed to go from a damaged edge to a mirror finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy cooks choose this set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour grits across two stones, from rough repair to a mirror edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks on chef's knives, hunting knives, Japanese knives, scissors, chisels and axes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-slip bamboo base keeps the stone stable while you sharpen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlattening stone and cleaning cloth included, not sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality corundum for consistent grinding across every grit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePurpose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-sided whetstone (400\/1000 grit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepair and general sharpening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-sided whetstone (3000\/8000 grit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine sharpening and mirror polish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-slip bamboo base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHolds the stones stable while sharpening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlattening stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeeps your whetstones true over time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScraping cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleanup after sharpening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ Which grit do I actually start with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with 400 if the blade has genuinely lost its edge or has small chips or cracks. Move to 1000 for general sharpening, then 3000 and 8000 for a sharp, mirror-polished edge. For routine touch-ups, you can often start straight at 1000 or 3000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ What's the flattening stone actually for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhetstones wear unevenly with use, which throws off your sharpening angle over time. The flattening stone keeps the surface true, so your results stay consistent sharpen after sharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ What can I actually sharpen with this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChef's knives, hunting knives, pocket knives, Japanese knives, butcher knives, paring knives, scissors, chisels, razor blades, hatchets, axes and gardening tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ Do I need oil, or just water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater only. Soak the stones for 5 to 10 minutes before use, this creates a slurry that helps them cut properly and keeps them from glazing over. Never use oil on these stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ Is the bamboo base actually stable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it has a non-slip rubber base underneath, so it stays fixed on the counter while you're sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ What if it's not the right fit for me?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacked by a 30-day return window, no questions asked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Rational Steel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53435321712906,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/7522\/9194\/files\/whestoneusage.png?v=1785152380","url":"https:\/\/rationalsteel.com\/products\/4-grit-whetstone-sharpening-set","provider":"Rational Steel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}