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King KDS Whetstone 1000/6000 Grit, Double-Sided (Stone Only)
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Material | Stone |
Brand | KING |
Color | Brown |
Product Dimensions | 8"L x 1"W x 2"H |
Item Weight | 2 Pounds |
Grit Type | Medium Grit,Fine Grit,Coarse |
About this item
- Made in Japan
- Both 1000 and 6000 grit so one stone can handle most sharpening jobs
- This large size stone has more surface area making it faster and easier to use
- 1000 grit side will quickly sharpen knives and tools
- 6000 grit side will hone and finish the edge of your blade
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Value for money | 4.6 | — | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
For beginners | 4.5 | — | 3.5 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.0 |
Easy to use | 4.4 | — | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Sheerness | 4.9 | — | — | 4.3 | 3.2 | — |
Durability | 3.7 | — | 4.2 | 3.9 | — | — |
Sold By | weeea2 | Socialme | Fujiyama Honpo | Better service stores | B&B Japan | LOKEME-US Direct |
material | Stone | Rough | Whetstone Only | Ceramic | Ceramic | Corundum |
grit type | Medium Grit,Fine Grit,Coarse | Coarse | Ultra Fine | Ultra Fine, Fine | Coarse | Extra Fine |
weight | 2 pounds | 0.08 kilograms | 2.08 pounds | 1 pounds | 1.75 pounds | 5.18 pounds |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 8 x 2 x 1 inches |
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Item Weight | 2 pounds |
ASIN | B01BB1ZDVW |
Item model number | KDS |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #83,515 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #231 in Sharpening Stones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 31, 2016 |
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Use this fine grit stone after sharpening with a coarse and medium grit to remove any scratches on the surface or to simply realign a slightly dull edge for a razor sharp finish. Using a fine grit stone to polish your edge can actually help to make carbon steel knives more rust proof. This whetstone has been baked and is porous so should be soaked in water until the bubbles stop surfacing. King is one of the top choices for sharpening stones among chefs in Japan. Material: Synthetic stone Dimensions: 8" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/2" This listing is for one piece sharping stone only.
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Customers like the feel and ease of use of the knife sharpener. They say it's easy to work with and produces nice edges. Customers also appreciate the quality of the stone. However, some customers have reported issues with the product being damaged upon arrival. Opinions are mixed on sharpness.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the knife sharpener. They say it sharpens their kitchen knives better than anything else they've used, and it works well. The 6000 grit side gives a good polish on the edge, and the product is better quality for around the same price.
"...Goes from really sharp to scary sharp." Read more
"...The 6000 grit side gives a good polish on your edge, but be careful with the amount of pressure you place on your knife on this side of the stone;..." Read more
"...with the extra surface area the KDS provides as it really speeds up sharpening time especially if you have larger knives...." Read more
"...almost daily, this is all you need for your good knives, and it will last a long time...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the stone. They mention it's one of the best stones in the market, a nice whetstone, and a top notch water stone. Some say that it'll be a good first stone and able to sharpen quality steel. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"This is an excellent stone...." Read more
"...This stone is perfect if your knife is dull, not damaged. For a damaged knife, i would get a coarser grit stone. Totaly recommended!" Read more
"Very good stone for quality steel. I use it for my kitchen knives, in the home...." Read more
"...This is a great entry level stone that's not cheap quality but won't break the bank either...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the knife sharpener. They say it is a good investment with great results. Customers also mention that it works great and is the best wet stone for the money.
"...this combination stone seemed to be the best option as far as quality and price. I was not disappointed...." Read more
"...Value for money: I also gave this 5 stars, but not from my own experience...." Read more
"...It's money well spent!" Read more
"Two stones for a decent price. Dry it well before storage. This is my first stone and I love it." Read more
Customers find the knife sharpener easy to use. They mention that it produces nice edges, and the slurry side takes a little work to develop a bur. The stone is very hard and hasn't detected any major soft spots yet.
"...I’m glad I took the leap.So I gave 5 for ease of use, it works; but if you’re like me, with no experience you’ll need to research your..." Read more
"...Knives I sharpened were of Rockwell hardness of around 56 up to 62. Stone is hard and I haven't detected any major soft spots yet...." Read more
"...Of course, there is some technique involved and a learning curve...." Read more
"...Gives a beautiful mirror polish. This side is very hard and works best using a nagura stone to get a slurry going." Read more
Customers like the feel of the knife sharpener. They mention that the 6K side feels super smooth, soft, and easy to use. Some say that the stone has a superb sharpening feel.
"...It also felt really smooth and consistent throughout. The 6K side felt super smooth and compared to the 6K side on the sharp pebble, it was pathetic..." Read more
"...It is a soft stone that gives a slurry fast, so it's great for sharpening Japanese knives...." Read more
"...The stone is quite soft and is easy for me to gouge but just from a visual look at the stone I haven't seen a need to have it flattened yet...." Read more
"...The KDS stone is much smoother to the touch than the $30 stone despite having a slightly higher grit (3000/8000)..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sharpness of the knife sharpener. Some mention that the 1000 side cuts well and quickly, while others say that it takes forever to get decently sharp. Some customers also say that the 6000 side produces a mirror polish with ease, while still others say it's a bit on the softer and slower side.
"...Slicing tomatoes is very noticeably easier now...." Read more
"...Unfortunately, our knives were rather dull and took some time to get them sharp the first time. My bad. Later sharpenings took much less time...." Read more
"...The 1000 side cuts very fast and develops a burr with a few passes on each side...." Read more
"...won't get any sharper than I can get it on the 1k grit, take forever getting decently sharp and lose their edge fairly quickly...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the damage of the knife sharpener. They mention that one of the corners was damaged, chipped, or broken off. Some say that the stones can be damaged easily and break down with time.
"...A corner of the 6000 grit side was damaged, but the stone is otherwise intact...." Read more
"...isn't experienced with these types of stones though as they can be damaged easily. If you are looking for a stone to learn on look at something else...." Read more
"...This particular seller did not pack the stone well and it was broken in half when I received it...." Read more
"...One comment was on the 6000 grit side, one corner was broken off in handling or shipping before I received the stone...." Read more
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The stone arrived wrapped well in bubble wrap, but the tight bundle was then placed loosely in a much larger box and allowed to tumble freely inside. A corner of the 6000 grit side was damaged, but the stone is otherwise intact.
I didn't notice anyone mentioning this in other reviews, but my stones have a distinct odor. It's not something I expected, not sure if my stones are unusual in that respect. So, I mention it here as my observation.
I had no difficulty in developing a slurry and sharpening many types of tools and knives.
The fine surface finish left by the 1000 stone is unlike fixed abrasive products like sandpaper and diamond stones. The surface of the sharpened item has no distinct "scratch pattern" but rather a "cloudy" or "frosted" appearance. The 6000 grit surface yields the same style of finish, but just shy of mirror polish.
Using green honing compound on a pine strop brings the finish to a bright, flawless mirror finish somewhat faster and easier than I can get from my diamond plates (which only go to 1200 grit).
Very pleased with my purchase and enjoy my new sharpening stones.
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2019
The stone arrived wrapped well in bubble wrap, but the tight bundle was then placed loosely in a much larger box and allowed to tumble freely inside. A corner of the 6000 grit side was damaged, but the stone is otherwise intact.
I didn't notice anyone mentioning this in other reviews, but my stones have a distinct odor. It's not something I expected, not sure if my stones are unusual in that respect. So, I mention it here as my observation.
I had no difficulty in developing a slurry and sharpening many types of tools and knives.
The fine surface finish left by the 1000 stone is unlike fixed abrasive products like sandpaper and diamond stones. The surface of the sharpened item has no distinct "scratch pattern" but rather a "cloudy" or "frosted" appearance. The 6000 grit surface yields the same style of finish, but just shy of mirror polish.
Using green honing compound on a pine strop brings the finish to a bright, flawless mirror finish somewhat faster and easier than I can get from my diamond plates (which only go to 1200 grit).
Very pleased with my purchase and enjoy my new sharpening stones.
This is my very first experience with knife sharpening on a stone. Watched lots of YouTube videos to understand the process. While some make it technical and complicated with the science, performing the task is not difficult at all. I focused on finding a comfortable natural grip and stance, focused on maintaining the same angle through out the process. I soaked for 15 minutes in water, and started in on 1000 side. I took my time so I could really observe the feel of it while also being very conscious of my technique and posture. Took me 30 to 40 minutes I think, plus soak time.
The result is that the Wüsthof Sankuto blade is sharper than it has ever gotten on my Chefs Choice 15/20 Angle Select electric grinder. Slicing tomatoes is very noticeably easier now.
Not bad for my first time, yet I do feel the knife will be even sharper after I get lots of practice under my belt. I’m glad I took the leap.
So I gave 5 for ease of use, it works; but if you’re like me, with no experience you’ll need to research your technique before you begin. Probably can’t just willy-nilly rub the knife on the stone and expect a magicly sharp knife.
Value for money: I also gave this 5 stars, but not from my own experience. I’ve found more than one review comparing this stone to others that cost more than twice as much, and this stone had better than 80% of the performance at less than 50% the price. I think that’s why this King KDS is well regarded by many. I also like the larger surface area compared to the bargain stones I considered.
I think the suggestion for a beginner to start with a 1000 was a good one. I was worried it wouldn’t be course enough for step 1, but I got a burr after only 6 or 7 passes.
I’m very pleased with King KDS. This is ‘not’ garbage. King KDS is the real deal. I think of it as entry level of the professional quality stones. Perhaps better even
We have a wide variety of knives in the set. The 1000 grit got the majority of the dullness out and the 6000 grit took them to the razor's edge.
Of course, there is some technique involved and a learning curve. You should definitely read up before you try this and that does NOT mean on the instructions that come with it, unless you read Japanese. Unfortunately, our knives were rather dull and took some time to get them sharp the first time. My bad. Later sharpenings took much less time.
In general, I would say there was an equal amount of grit and metal coming off. The most expensive stones bind the grit better and you'll see more metal (black) and less grit. But for the this price, it works just fine.
This particular seller did not pack the stone well and it was broken in half when I received it. It was delivered in a paper envelope with no padding. So I returned it and bought it from another seller.
Pro tip: only submerge the 1000 grit side in water and apply water as needed on the 6000 grit side. 6000 is a splash and go stone!