Whetstone 1000/6000 Grit – OAKES Sharpening Stone

Product description Food preparation's quicker and safer with sharp knives. HOW TO USE: 1. Soak the waterstone in water for around 10 minutes. Fit in its silicone base on a firm steady surface. In use, it's normal for a powdery slurry to appear. Don't wash this away as it is a honing/polishing compound. If it dries sprinkle on a bit more water. 2. If the knife's blunt use the #1000 grit side first to achieve a good edge. Hold at around a 20 degree angle (hint, the back of the blade should come halfway up your thumb when it is resting on the stone). Move back and forth smoothly until you achieve the desired result on both sides – around 15 minutes. This side is only used occasionally depending on frequency of use. 3. Use the #6000 grit side to polish your knife with slightly less pressure. Keep polishing until you achieve a superfine polished finish. Frequent use will maintain a sharp edge. 4. Use the whole whetstone surface. Constant use of the same area will cause dips so turn the stone around frequently and go to the edges 5. After sharpening, rinse in water and leave until fully dry. 6. Place in a safe, dry place, out of the reach of children. Avoid dropping. DID YOU KNOW? Is it whet stone, whetstone, wetstone or wet stone? It is actually whetstone. The word "whet" means to sharpen. So you can have whetstones that use oil or water. But feel free to call it what you wish! Can it be used with oil? Yes most people use it with water which is of course almost free, clean and environmentally friendly. However, you could use oil as the lubricant, though once oil is used you can't go back to water as the oil will not allow the water to sink in and do its job Contents: 1 x sharpening stone 1000/6000 grit 1 x silicone rubber base. Legal Disclaimer Please always read the labels, warnings, and directions provided with the product before using or consuming a product. In the event of any safety concerns or for any other information about a product please carefully read any instructions provided on the label or packaging and contact the manufacturer.