3000/8000 Grit Whetstone
The SEIDO 3000/8000 combo grit whetstone is both a knife sharpening stone and a finishing stone. It’s a great way to sharpen your dull knives, to repair chipped edges and for a silky smooth finishing.
Unboxing the 3000/8000 Grit Whetstone: Video Demo & Features
The #3000 grit side is a great middle grit soaking stone and coarse enough to bring a dull knife back to life. It’s the perfect stone to touch up an edge when a full sharpening progression isn’t needed.
The #8000 side will take your edge up to screaming sharp territory. With the right hand pressure and some patience this stone will take you to a mirror polish. The #8000 stone readily builds up a beautiful slurry, has wonderful feedback, cuts fast and stays flat a long time; it’s very effective with any type of steel.
What’s Included?
- Double-sided 3000/8000 knife Sharpening Stone
- Non-slip Whetstone Rubber Base
- Bamboo Non-slip Base
- Angle Guide
- Flattening Stone
- Signature Seido gift/storage box
The whetstones is a Waterstones, do not put oil on it or you will ruin your stone. Holding the knife at a consistent angle while sharpening with the help of the angle guide is the most important thing to consider when sharpening; maintaining a flat stone is of equal importance.
For best results soak your stone in room temperature water for 10-15 minutes before use or until the stone stops bubbling and water pools on top of the stone.
The stone includes a rubber base that will keep the stone from sliding around on what ever surface you’re working on.
