Wusaki 1000/6000 Grit Double-Sided Whetstone

The whetstone your knives need

It brings together plenty of strengths: practical, effective and appealing thanks to its 2-in-1 design. It works equally well on Japanese and Western-style knives, so it adapts to whatever you need. Its stable black silicone base also keeps your sharpening safe and secure. How often you use it simply depends on the condition of your kitchen knives and how regularly you use them.

The #1000 medium-grit side: regular upkeep

This side is recommended for regular use, since it keeps a good cutting level without letting the knife get too dull. It saves you from having to reach for a coarser, more abrasive grit (which removes more material). If you only ever owned one stone, this grit would be the one: it delivers a subtle sharpening without wearing down the steel alloy.

The #6000 extra-fine-grit side: a perfect finishing touch

This side is ideal for finishing off the knife's cutting edge. Because the grit is so fine, it even starts refining the very edge of the blade (the outermost part of the cutting line), bringing out its full potential. It can also act as a middle stage for very hard blades that can handle sharpening all the way up to ultra-fine grits (up to 12000, for instance).

Easy enough for professionals and home cooks alike

Soak it for around fifteen minutes before use. Then position your blade so there's roughly the thickness of a coin between the steel and the stone, and move it back and forth while applying light pressure. Just repeat on both sides of the blade for a great result. Want to test how sharp the knife is? A sheet of paper will tell you straight away. Dimensions: (L) 18 x (W) 6 x (H) 3cm.

An essential for keeping your kitchen knives in shape

Use

• Cut with a straight, linear motion. Twisting motions damage the cutting edge and can break the blade.
• Use a wooden cutting board. Glass or marble dull the cutting edge over time.

Cleaning

• Wash by hand with a soft sponge and mild soap, then rinse with lukewarm water. Abrasive surfaces are not suitable for the steel.
• Oil the blade from time to time with a neutral mineral oil to protect it.

Sharpening

• Don't wait until the blade is completely dull: regular maintenance on a 1000-grit whetstone keeps an excellent cutting edge without removing too much material.
• Match the whetstone's grit to the condition of the blade — coarse grit to restore a very dull edge, fine grit to polish.

Shipping

• Dispatch: within 24 to 48 hours after payment confirmation, for in-stock products.
• Delivery time: 3 to 7 days in mainland France, 5 to 10 days in Belgium.
• Fees: free shipping in mainland France. To Belgium, fees vary depending on the parcel's weight.
• Tracking: a tracking number is emailed to you as soon as your order ships.

Returns

• Returns accepted up to 60 days after purchase; the item must be new, unused, and in its original packaging.
• Refund within 10 business days after the return is received.
• If you exercise your right of withdrawal, the original shipping fees are deducted from the refund.