Whetstone - Two-sided Sharpening Stone - 1000/6000 Grit, Sharpen & Hone All-in-one - Includes Non-slip Bamboo Base – Professionally Crafted By Sagana Kitchenware - Sharpen Like a Pro!

First, I really like this sharpening stone. So far I have had only three knives to sharpen but on all three knives the results were the same, very sharp. I do think that I like the 6000 grit side a bit more than the 1000 grit but with that said both sides do a wonderful job. I am still get used to this stone and will eventually figure it out better. The feedback I felt from both sides was really nice. By the third knife I could just about determine when I was getting a burr on the edge by how the feedback changed slightly. I feel that for the price of the Sagana stones you won't go wrong in purchasing. I am not a professional knife sharpener but I feel I do a more than adequate job in freehand sharpening.

This was my first time using a whetstone--and I love it! I've got some very old knives (from a rental house, probably not sharpened in many, many years) that I thought might be beyond saving. My father uses an electric sharpener, which generally works pretty well, but did nothing for these extremely dull knives. So I did some research and decided to try this whetstone. Wasn't sure how difficult it would be, since I have zero experience with knives, sharpening knives, etc., but after watching the video I found it very easy, kind of fun (in a meditative, Zen way) and very, very effective. I found that after just a few minutes, I sort of got the feel for it, and began to be more comfortable with how to sharpen and with knowing when I was done. I've also just registered for some very special knives for my wedding, and am so glad that now I'll know how to care for them. This whetstone is also very attractive, and I couldn't be more pleased. I can't wait for my knives to dull, so that I can use this again!

When this first arrived the wooden base had broken. I contacted the seller and they promptly sent me a replacement which arrived in perfect condition. I watched the online tutorial which I found really helpful and then set out to sharpen a couple of knives. I have to say I'm THRILLED with the results! I've tried using other sharpening methods over the last few years and none of them have sharpened my knives like the Sagana Whetstone has. I immediately set out to cut some meat and veggies for a recipe and the knives cut through the food like butter. I'm incredibly impressed and highly recommend this sharpener! I've wasted money on other sharpeners in the past that haven't worked nearly as well.

The stone does a good job, but it came with a small chip. I would have given the product 5 stars but it has broken piece on the side. I have no choice but to keep it since i need it.UpdateThe seller contacted me about the damaged stone and resolved the issue.Great product and even better customer service.

I've spent a lifetime working with knives, both as a professional clarinetist (making and adjusting reeds), and in my kitchen, cooking. In both areas I always make sure I have very sharp knives. The condition of knives in the average kitchen never ceases to amaze me; the vast majority of the time home chefs use knives that are appallingly dull. This stone is manufactured to fine tolerances, is packaged very thoughtfully, works exceptionally well for any price, and sells for a very reasonable price - less than many others. I also have: several diamond studded sharpening steels of varying degrees of fineness, which work fine in-between sharpenings with the stone; a slightly coarser stone as well (of 800 grit); and a honing steel, None of those is particularly expensive, so you might want some or all of them, too. But I am a fanatic. This two-sided stone is all you really need. If you are skilled, with it you can restore knives to like-new sharpness.

Really like this stone. A fair price for something that can keep knives honed so well. The stand is nice that I can soak the stone & sharpen my knives at my desk amongst evening journaling. The 6000 grit is wonderful to be able to get a superior reflection on my scandi-grind Mora blade.

A great stone. I've only used it once since i got it, but it put a great edge on my knife. It shipped in very secure packaging, to ensure it didn't break in transit. And they ensured me that if it had they would promptly replace it. It comes with a bamboo base, I'm not use to that and removed it half way through sharpening, but that's just personal preference. The base is very nice and comes with a rubber brace. I definitely suggest this stone.

Received the product as ordered and in a timely fashion. I sharpened half my knives and this stone(s) provided the cleanest and sharpest edge of all of my stones. Would highly recommend this product.