SHAN ZU Knife Sharpening Stone Knife Sharpeners Whetstone with Angle Guide Flattening Stone Non-Slip Bamboo Base 2 Side Grit 1000/400 Waterstone

I've got some nice kitchen knives at home and I with them I got a sharpener and whilst this has been great it's set at a particular angle (it's a pull through one) and not suitable for all blade types.I've recently bought a couple of multitool knives and one in particular came quite blunt. I've also got some blunt knives in the kitchen which I've stopped using because I've not wanted to put them through the sharpener provided with the expensive knifes.I've seen a number of pull through sharpeners which I've thought about buying but my dad's always sworn by a whetstone and whilst I'd never used one, you can't argue with traditions which have lastedfor such a long time.When this arrived I soaked it in water as per the instructions and watched a few videos on youtube whilst I was waiting before setting to work with my first knife.It's difficult to judge an exact angle but as long as your consistent with it, I don't think it matters too much if your slightly out (within reason).The stone works brilliantly and the knife and a couple I've done afterwards are much sharper. With practice I'm sure I'm going to become much better.The stone, being double sided is great as it saves needing 2 seperate ones which saves space.The stone fits really nicely into the wooden base and is held solidly in place by the rubber between them.There is also rubber under the base which keeps it from slipping around on the table.I'm glad I bought this whetstone over some of the cheaper pull through ones.

The presentation of the box made me think it had come straight from Japan which was really nice. The wooden base has a high quality finish. Stone itself works well, the knife angle holder is not great as it doesn't really work on anything other than a chef knife. The stone smoother is very coarse and smaller than I thought but I guess you could still use it. Overall, a nice starter, you just buy new stones and use the same base after this.

The media could not be loaded.  After using for just 5 minutes, I had my old ready for the bin knives razor sharp again.Amazing, also the angle guide that comes with it meant my knife was sharpened at the perfect angle with ease ... I also must mention how quick my item was delivered, very rapid . I'd highly recomend this product for ease of use and also it's a very nice looking stone too .

Angle guide not easy to use with smaller knives. Judged the sharpening angle by eye. Used under running water to get the best result and leave a clean stone afterwards. Did a good job.

Bought for my son’s penknife. So far he’s sharpened all my kitchen knives twice and his grandad’s tools, plus his own. Great piece of kit and gave the wow factor as a stocking filler gift for a 15 year old who is autistic and only likes what he likes.

Very good but worth reading instruction and user guides.It's also just a very nice thing to do, therapeutic in a way.

Does the job. But after using it for a long time I find it messy and wet - water and tools don't mix well.the 400 grit is great for roughing but the 1000 grit does not give that final polish I expected (woodworking tools).Next time I will save up and get a diamond set up. PS OK for knives

Very good stone. I’m using it before steel. With bought of them my knife is like a shaving blade. It’s very easy to use because it comes with knife holders so you gonna sharp it in right way. Happy that I bought it.