Review on FAMCÜTE Premium Whetstone: Your Ultimate Professional Sharpening Solution by David Fields

I don't think most households are really familiar with the concept or use of a whetstone. You are most likely using a manual knife sharpener. However, to get the best professional blade, the sharpening stone allows you control over creating the best and sharpest edge possible. This particular whetstone is approximately 2 1/2 inches wide and 7 inches long. The stone consists of 2 layers. the 1000 grit side used for coarse sharpening and the 6000 grit side which produces a fine edge. The stone is packaged in a plastic base with non-slip feet to keep it from moving during use. mandatory for security reasons. The base also has room for a water bulb, an angled guide, and a separate "leveling" stone used to support the sharpening stone. The package also includes detailed knife sharpening instructions. For those who need further instructions, I understand there are several YouTube videos that help demonstrate the process. To use a sharpening stone properly, you must first moisten it by soaking it in water. During use, when the stone dries, you can use the included water gun to add a small amount of water to the surface of the stone. You use a smoothing stone to get a flat surface on the stone as this is crucial to getting your knives the right edge. Last but not least, and probably most important for a beginner sharpener, there is an angled guide that snaps onto the BACK of your knife. When sharpening, hold the guide knife flat against the surface of the stone, this gives a 15 degree angle for the best edge. Use the 1000 grit side of the stone to repair serrated or badly dulled knives, and then the 6000 grit side for a superior edge. The instructions provided will guide you through the rest of the sharpening process. I find this sharpening stone to be exceptionally easy to use and give excellent results. As a foodie, I have a semi-professional kitchen and several high quality knives that I have used for specific purposes. The whetstone allows me to keep my knife blades as sharp as possible and ready for any task. If you want to spend money on a good knife, the right whetstone is almost a must. I didn't find anything in the product that I want to change. A slightly larger stone could speed up the process a bit but I am happy with this product and will definitely order again. While there are other 8000 grit stones for maximum sharpening, this is a good quality stone at a good price.