DeepThought Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 Hi As we have a fair few knife experts among us this looks as good a place to ask as any. My cherished Wüsthof cook's knife has been slowly losing its edge over the last few months to the point I just can't hone it with the steel like I used to and I think it needs something a little stronger. Can anyone recommend a decent combination whetstone for general use? I've looked around online but I'm completely blinded by choice. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 Water stones - say a 320 for shaping the bevel, 800 or 1200 to get a fine feather edge, then a big flat strop with blue polishing compound to finish. Try Axminster.co.uk for the stones and polish, and make the strop yourself by gluing a strip of leather 2" x 18" or so onto a length of wood the same size, rough side out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 Whilst some might recommend whetstone's I personally wouldn't, unless you can maintain a reliable angle. Just buy yourself the lansky system, read the instructions and keep all your knives in top condition from that day forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 Other option is to get it sent off to be done by a pro, then buy a really good steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 ceramic stones, have a collection of spyderco stones from 800 to 10,000 grit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx4cabbie Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 I use an amtech diamond stone in the kitchen, it's cheap, cost a tenner delivered, it cuts fast, leaves a decently sharp edge, fine enough to be shaving sharp, yet toothy enough for cutting fibrous materials. Care is easy, rinse and dry,no flattening needed, can just toss it in a draw without breaking it. I've got waterstones, spyderco hones, wetndry in various grits, oilstones, and had a lansky kit, but the amtech does the job quickly, cheaply, and combined with a ceramic steel,keeps my kitchen knives shaving sharp with no hassle. Dmt diamond stones are better quality, and last longer, but I've used the same amtech for 6 years, solely for kitchen duty, and taking to friends to do their knives, and it still cuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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