What does this mean?Pros & Cons
Pros
Great product, suitable for blunt knives. Nice flat and consistent surface on both sides.
Highlights
Quality
A well made piece of kit with a nice rubber base which i found holds the block down pretty well.
It felt easy to use and to sharpen the knife.
I've currently used it only once and my knife has been sharp for the past few months.
To produce super sharp edge on wood carving chisels, planes, sushi knifes etc.
Price
First time trying my hand at sharpening knives so i thought i'd try an inexpensive stone.
Shipping
All arrived on time and looked wonderful.
Packaging/appearance
The stone came properly packaged and its absolutely wonderfull.
I've yet to use this whetstone in anger but having just received it within the stated deadline and very well packaged, i can se... Read More
Both sides form a nice slurry with water, the packaging suggests that sharpening oil will give better results but i've not tried.
The delivery packaging ensured the stone did not break on arrival.
Competitiveness
Surprisingly good value for money in comparison to more expensive stones.
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
stone, good, sharp, nice and great. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
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- Our engine has detected that Amazon has altered, modified or removed reviews from this listing. We approximate total reviews altered up to 55.
- Previous analysis of this listing was an C grade.
- Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 100 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jul 12 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
All knives deserve a second chance
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I use it in a commercial kitchen and have worn a bit of a dip in it now
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
To produce super sharp edge on wood carving chisels planes sushi knifes etc
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
But if you need a literally razorsharp edge like old fashion barber’s cutthroat then after sharpening on 8000 stone the edge of the blade has to be honed with very fine grit powder
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I’m not sure if it is achievable at home
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Water works well but you can also use honing oil which is recommended by manufacturer for getting the best result
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Feels not abrasive enough though i understand its a finer grain but i dont get distinctive results maybe will try my luck with a natural stone
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Got this for my husband after he moaned that no other sharpener was any good
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