Sharpening Stones

Pride Abrasives 8000 grit Waterstone (white) 2 micron.
Pride stones use a unique vitrification process , ensuring these stones form a burr quicker and stay flat longer. Use this 8000 grit stone for final product polishing as this stone will smooth and mirror polish the knife edge.


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Dimensions: 8"x3"x1"
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Naniwa’s Traditional Water Stones are specially designed for sharpening hard steels commonly found in woodworking tools and select specialty knives. This Hard Steel series runs parallel to Naniwa’s Standard Traditional Stones but is engineered for enhanced performance on tough steels. Featuring a harder binder, these stones provide a more aggressive sharpening action while minimizing wear, making them ideal for the unique demands of hard steel applications. 8000 Grit: This 8000 grit stone is extremely fine. This is a wonderful final stage for fine cutting knives or tool edges. Learn More

The Pride Abrasive 6000 grit stone is ideal for polishing, burr removal and daily maintenance. The stone will take a minute to build a slurry so a dressing/cleaning stone is recommended. Once the slurry is attained the it shouldn't take many passes to achieve a brilliant mirror polish.
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Elevate Your Edge: The RH Preyda 6000 Grit Waterstone Achieve a razor-sharp, mirror-polished finish on your blades with the RH Preyda 6000 Grit Arkansas Stone. This premium sharpening stone is composed of a blend of aluminum oxide and natural Novaculite, which is a unique stone quarried from the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. The 6000 grit ultra-fine texture is ideal for the final stage of sharpening, honing your knives, chisels, and other fine-edged tools to perfection. This American-made water stone combines the superior sharpening capabilities of natural Arkansas stone with the convenience of a water stone, providing a durable and long-lasting sharpening solution. The stone's generous 8" x 3" x 1" size provides a large surface area for sharpening, while the included non-slip silicone base ensures safety and stability during use.   Learn More

Pride Abrasives 600 Grit Water Stone (slate/blue-grey). Pride stones use a vitrifed bonding process rather than resin. This is particularly helpful on these lower-grit stones where most brands create excessive slurry and break down quickly. These cut aggressively, yet maintain flatness very well. 600 grit is commonly used to repair minor chips, and prepare the knife for higher grit stones.

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Dimensions: 8"x3"x1"
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The Norton 4000/8000 Grit Combination Waterstone creates an abrasive slurry during use, for effective sharpening with less pressure than oil stones. The 4000 grit is for maintaining and refining your blade's edge, and the 8000 grit is for polishing. The 4000 grit side requires some soaking and the 8000 can be used as a "splash and go". We recommend using the blue storage case for soaking the 4000 grit as this will allow the 8000 side to stay out of the water. The blue plastic box features rubber feet, and can be used as a holder during use. Learn More

Minonokuni's 4000 grit waterstone is a traditional Japanese finishing stone, custom specified by Minonokuni's craftsmen for Knife Merchant and tested extensively in regular use here in our own kitchen. This stone gives excellent feedback, develops a slurry easily, and resists dishing, holding its flat surface well over repeated use. It leaves a mirror finish with a level of polish that is noticeably better than other stones of comparable grit. As a traditional waterstone, it should be soaked before use, typically until the bubbles stop rising. The surface should be kept wet throughout sharpening. Made in Japan and sized at 210mm by 70mm by 20mm (8.25 by 2.75 by 0.8 inches), it pairs naturally with a coarser stone for edge repair. We like to pair this stone with the Minonokuni 1000 grit waterstone. Together these two stones are enough for a complete, simple sharpening routine, from re-establishing a dull edge to creating a refined, mirror finish. Chef Feedback “This is an excellent finishing stone that gives good feedback, creates a nice slurry, and is resistant to dishing. It imparts a nice mirror finish, with a much better finish than you would expect for this grit size. If you want just two stones for your knife maintenance, the Minonokuni 1000 and 4000 are a great combination.” Learn More

Restore Your Edge with the Pure Power of Natural Novaculite When your professional blades lose their bite, synthetic stones often wear down as fast as the steel they are meant to sharpen. The RH Preyda 400 Grit Arkansas Stone is different. Sourced from the Ouachita Mountains, this stone is composed of natural Novaculite—a microcrystalline quartz renowned for its unique combination of extreme hardness and aggressive abrasiveness. This isn't just a whetstone; it is a precision instrument designed for those who demand a consistent, professional-grade edge. The Natural Advantage Unlike mass-produced synthetic stones that 'dish' and become concave with heavy use, the natural density of RH Preyda’s Novaculite ensures a flatter sharpening surface for a significantly longer lifespan. The 400-grit surface is the 'workhorse' of any sharpening kit, specifically engineered to reset the bevel and remove nicks from neglected or heavily used blades. By utilizing a water-based system, this stone provides a cleaner sharpening experience without the mess of traditional honing oils. Professional Stability & Scope At 8" x 3" x 1", this bench stone offers a massive surface area capable of handling everything from delicate paring knives to heavy-duty 10-inch chef’s knives and butcher's scimitars. To ensure safety and precision, each stone includes a custom-fitted silicone non-slip base that anchors the stone to your workstation, allowing you to focus entirely on maintaining your sharpening angle. Whether you are a professional chef or a dedicated home cook, this American-made stone represents the gold standard in edge maintenance. Learn More

This 3000-grit traditional waterstone delivers a comparatively high polish for its grit, paired with excellent cutting abrasion. This is an ideal final stone for an all-purpose blade. This 3000 grit also fits naturally into more advanced sharpening progressions: stones in the 2000-4000 grit range sit in the middle of the spectrum, following a coarser 400-1000 grit stone that shapes the edge and removes any chips, then refining that edge past the coarser scratch pattern it leaves behind. In a three- or four-stone progression, this stone serves as that middle stage, preparing the edge for a higher-grit (6000+) stone to follow for a mirror polish. In a simpler two-stone setup, though, it works just as well as the finishing stone itself, producing a keen edge with excellent cutting bite. As a traditional waterstone, it requires a short soak in water before use — it is not a splash-and-go tool. Testing shows it holds up harder and more durable than the King 3000, with better flatness retention over repeated use. Chef Feedback “We love the finish derived from this 3000 grit fine stone. It doesn’t ‘load up,’ cuts quickly, develops slurry fairly easily, and puts a finished edge on a knife that’s comparable with other brands of much higher grit. Highly recommended.” Learn More