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KING KW65 1000/6000 Grit Combination Whetstone with Plastic Base
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Material | Ceramic |
Brand | King |
Color | Brown |
Product Dimensions | 8"L x 2"W x 1"H |
Item Weight | 16 ounces |
Grit Type | Ultra Fine, Fine |
About this item
- King 01096 1000/6000 Grit Deluxe Combination Stone
- King brand known for quality and affordability
- Includes sturdy plastic base
- 8" x 2 1/2" x 1" thick
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Value for money | 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.0 | — | 4.4 | 4.6 |
Easy to use | 4.5 | 4.7 | 3.6 | — | 4.3 | 4.5 |
For beginners | 4.3 | 4.5 | 3.4 | — | 4.1 | 4.5 |
Sheerness | 4.3 | — | — | — | 3.2 | 4.9 |
Durability | 3.9 | 4.9 | — | — | — | 3.7 |
Sold By | Better service stores | VanMeD | Fun Fun Hobby Japan! | FineKitchen | B&B Japan | Fun Fun Hobby Japan! |
material | Ceramic | Stone | Stone | Stone | Ceramic | Stone |
grit type | Ultra Fine, Fine | Fine | Medium | Coarse, Fine | Coarse | Medium Grit,Fine Grit,Coarse |
weight | 1 pounds | 1 pounds | 2.1 pounds | — | 1.75 pounds | 2 pounds |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 7.25 x 2.5 x 1 inches |
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Item Weight | 1 pounds |
Manufacturer | King |
ASIN | B001DT1X9O |
Item model number | 3684 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #8,507 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #20 in Sharpening Stones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 3, 2004 |
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Two stones in one! King 01096 1000/6000 Grit Deluxe Combination Stone. King Waterstones are recognized for their quality and affordability. Stone size: 8" x 2 1/2" x 1" thick. Includes plastic base. Soak in water and keep wet while in use.
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Customers like the value, ease of cutting, quality and appearance of the knife sharpener. For example, they mention it's excellent for the money, makes all their knives razor sharp and that it provides a nice polished edge. That said, opinions are mixed on comfort, instructions, and stability.
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Customers like the quality of the sharpener. They say it makes their chefs knife super sharp, is the best brand to sharpen knives, and is great for finishing off a sharpening cycle on any bladed object. The finer grit allows for a reasonable decent finish without having to purchase additional stones. The knife's edge remains sharp a long time when it is done properly.
"...It works well if you know how to use whetstones, however, it will not be the easiest to use...." Read more
"...A value choice.My whetstones arrived intact; no chips, no cracks. However, that was in spite of the poor packaging...." Read more
"...This set up made all of my knives razor sharp. I’m not kidding. I literally shaved hair off my arm to test them." Read more
"For me, it the best brand to sharpen knifes." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the knife sharpener. They mention that it is excellent for the money, does the job, and will save them money.
"...The price is great and the stones are nice." Read more
"...of the good reviews left by other Amazon reviewers as well as the price point. A value choice...." Read more
"...This stone is cheap enough that when you inevitably try to apply too much pressure at an awkward angle and gouge into the stone, you won't be too..." Read more
"Exactly what was advertised. Worth the money." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the knife sharpener. They mention that it provides a nice polished edge, and provides near-mirror finishes on chisels. Some say that the 6000 grit side takes a bit more skill to master. Overall, most are satisfied with the appearance and functionality of the product.
"...With light use, I usually only see swarf on the stone. It leaves an even near-mirror finish when there’s no mud on the stone...." Read more
"...Just add water every few passes. It gives a nice polished edge for sure but this side takes a bit more skill to master...." Read more
"...The fine grit side produces a near mirror finish that looks very clean, but isn't perfect once inspected very closely...." Read more
"...dull and need a resharpen, but that 6000 grit...oh it polishes the edge magnificently...." Read more
Customers like the ease of cutting with the knife sharpener. They say the edge holds up and cuts the maple like butter, it helps them cut cleanly, and it makes their knife look better. Some say the stone cuts very nicely and brings the edge to shaving sharp. Overall, most are happy with the ease and quality of the sharpening process.
"...6k side: Resinoid stone. It’s a great polisher and it cuts fairly quickly. With light use, I usually only see swarf on the stone...." Read more
"...Did the job for my German knife and helps me cut cleanly...." Read more
"...I tested the knife edge after the 1000 grit sharpening. Would barely cut paper. Then turned to the 6000 grit stone...." Read more
"...Chops up veggies like a food processor, though...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the instructions. Some mention that the material and the sharpener make it really easy to use, while others say that there are no instructions in English and that it takes a bit more skill to master.
"...It's a lovely hobby, quite satisfying...." Read more
"...Im extremely happy with it. It takes some technique, but it really gives your knives a second, third, fourth, infinite life with proper..." Read more
"...well if you know how to use whetstones, however, it will not be the easiest to use...." Read more
"...Normally use it for polishing and stropping. So far, it's been pretty hard, but suffers from a lot of loadup...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the knife sharpener. Some mention that the stone is very soft feeling, giving the metal a really nice, and the side is still quite gentle. However, others say that the 6000 grit side is rather soft and you will know if you fudge your angle. The decent tactile response, it feels like clay and gets very muddy very quickly. The soft binder allows the particle of gri t that actually do the cutting to do the work.
"...WARNING, the 6000 grit stone is soft and you can gouge it out in a single stroke...." Read more
"...It’s a clay bound stone. About medium cutting speed. It’s soft to medium hardness and will dish. You’ll need a way to flatten it...." Read more
"...Pros:*Great sharpening results*Not too soft, lasts longerCons:*NoneAdditional Considerations:..." Read more
"...Even though it has decent tactile response, it feels like clay and gets very muddy very quickly if you're applying a lot of pressure...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the stability of the knife sharpener. Some mention that the base has rubber feet to prevent slippage, while others say that it tends to move while in use.
"...It makes the stone bumpy). Then I just leave em out to air dry. Pretty simple...." Read more
"...The answer is yes, my friend. It even comes with a non-slip rubber base...." Read more
"...has a relatively hard, glassy feel to it, it tends to suck up and hold onto material easily, which will make it polish less effectively until removed..." Read more
"...It is nice and heavy and does not move around. It has the little plastic stand to sit it on, but it really isn’t even needed...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the chipping of the knife sharpener. They mention that it comes with chips in the corners and that it gets permanently scuffed and stained. Some customers also report nicks around the edges of the finer grit stone.
"...enough internal packing material and the to stone arrived with a small chip out of the top...." Read more
"...Only reason I can't give this five stars is because you will get chipped edges...." Read more
"...I also noticed some nicks around the edges of the finer grit stone but after multiple uses they wore away...." Read more
"Stone came out of the bock with a large chip in the corner and a hairline crack down the middle. Should have returned it but ran out of time" Read more
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It is quite messy when it comes to the red, 1000 grit, side(don't wipe off the stone). It leaves a watery clay like substance that can get everywhere. I would not recommend working on a surface you don't want stains on because the 6000 grit side will shave tiny particles of the metal off and possibly stain your working station and hands(also don't wipe the metal particles off the stone. It's a beginner's mistake).
Clean up is pretty easy. All I do is use enough water to rub off the particles off the stone. I just use my fingers to slightly brush off the particles off the stones. I don't want to break up the stones by using coarse sponges or paper towels (do not use paper towels to clean the stones at all. It will leave tiny pieces of paper towel that will hinder your ability to make smooth strokes across the stones. It makes the stone bumpy). Then I just leave em out to air dry. Pretty simple.
Using whetstones are an artform and not just something you can dive into with ease. There are a lot of things to understand and implement into sharpening knives using whetstones. The angle of the blade as you sharpen, the path of the blade as it rides the surface of the stone, the pressure you apply to the blade, and the amount of strokes back and forth to get the edge that you want. Also, it's a whetstone, so it's important that the stones are kept wet. Soaking the stone in water is an essential part of the process as well as keeping the surface constantly watered and not doing so will result in suboptimal edges.
I would not recommend this for someone who wants an general sharpener for daily kitchen use. This will take too much of your time. However, I think it's a great product for people who are getting into whetstones and what it has to offer. The price is great and the stones are nice.
After a lot of deliberation and review reading, I chose this set of King 1000/6000 whetstones. My choice was made based on a combination of the good reviews left by other Amazon reviewers as well as the price point. A value choice.
My whetstones arrived intact; no chips, no cracks. However, that was in spite of the poor packaging. They were just tossed into a large envelope with no bubble wrap or other cushioning materials. Only by the grace of the logistics delivery gods did my stones arrive in perfect condition.
I had just purchased an inexpensive EDC folding tactical knife. It arrived dull. Since it was low cost and therefore expendable, it was to be my initial sharpening victim. I soaked the stones in water for 15 minutes. Note: there were no English instructions included. Lots of Japanese instructions but that is a language which I have not learned!
i used the 1000 grit stone for about 10 minutes. I do not count strokes or time myself as the best sharpening practioners do (according to YouTube). I alternate sides on every draw across the stone as I was taught to do years and years ago. Which is why I don't need to count strokes. I like to maintain a shallow angle of 15 degrees or less for a sharper, longer lasting knife edge. I did not use an angle guide and have never found that necessary (old school). Since the knife was dull, it was a pleasant surprise that this dull blade was able to sharpen it; articles I read during my research suggested that I might need a 400 grit stone (or something similar) for a dull blade.
I tested the knife edge after the 1000 grit sharpening. Would barely cut paper. Then turned to the 6000 grit stone. I sharpened the knife blade on the brown 6000 grit side for about 5 minutes again using alternating side strokes across the stone. Brown side makes a satisfying puddle of brown grit from the sharpening process; this didn't happen with the white/tan 1000 grit side (there was no visible grit puddle).
I again tested the blade on paper. This time, the blade cleanly sliced the paper. The knife edge improvement was clearly visible to the naked eye.
Usage note: I added additional water drops to the stones as I used them. In my experience with oil whetstones, additional oil drops are always applied throughout the sharpening process. I think adding water drops helped the sharpening process and will extend the life of the whetstones (although that is an opinion and not the results of actual tests).
Additional observations:
- it was very nice not to have to deal with oil and to be able to just use plain water for these whetstones. I always had to use my oil whetstones outside or in a workshop. I used this whetstone in the kitchen on my granite countertops without fear
- the included molded plastic base for the whetstones doesn't look like much but it was very effective securely holding the whetstones while I used them
- I expect that sharpening a "sharp knife" (one that hasn't been allowed to get truly dull) may take much less than then the 10 minutes required on this intially dull knife edge