Password Login Cooking Note Editor Editing note: whetstones Back to note Title Description Slug Markdown Content Aka wet-stones Wet Stones are my preferred way to keep my kitchen knives sharp. The only other method I find attractive is the [rolling tumbler](https://www.tumblerware.com/) that have recently hit the market. Still I think wet stone is more adaptable and reenforces the mindfullness surrounding my knife hobby. When I bought my first Japanese knife I also grabbed this cheap [amazon wetstone "DDF IohEF"](https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Whetstone-Sharpening-Professional-Sharpener-Non-Slip/dp/B085XR9DDQ) . After a half a year of using it I've noticed the surface has become quite uneven. Working on solving that now see [[Whetstone Flattening]]. Besides that I'm keeping my eye out for a better wet stone. This page contains my research on that. --- ## Dieter Schmid Really nice article from Dieter Schmid covering picking stones at: https://www.fine-tools.com/japwas.html ## thechefdojo guide This [article](https://thechefdojo.com/the-best-whetstone-for-japanese-knives/) breaks down some nice Japanese Whetstone brands. Beginner: KING 1000 / 6000 Intermediate: Shapton Pro / Kuromaku 1000 44 EUR on [amazon](https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Shapton%C2%AE-Professional-Ceramic-Whetstone-Orange-Ceramic/dp/B001TPFT0G) ## Stone Pond Really cool all in one solution to holding, storing, and using stones. Also includes a glass plate with laminate to help flatten stones (lapping). Seems it is targeted at work worker sharpening tasks but should also work for knife sharpening. https://www.fine-tools.com/schaerfstand.html 71 EUR  Tags Save Loading... Image Service Image Alt / Caption / Title Upload