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What grit should a beginner buy?
Most beginners do well with a 1000/6000 combination stone: the 1000 side restores the edge and the 6000 side finishes it. If your knives are chipped, add a coarser stone first.
Do I need to soak the stone?
It depends on the stone. Some are designed to be splashed and used right away; others are soaked. Follow the instructions in the product listing or from the maker.
Whetstone or honing steel?
A steel realigns an edge between sharpenings; a whetstone actually removes metal to make a new edge. You may want both.
Why no prices?
Prices change daily. The cart shows the current price and stock.
Do you test these stones?
No. Specs come from the product pages on the date shown. We do not publish invented reviews or ratings.