{"product_id":"the-sharpening-stone","title":"The Sharpening Stone","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKeep your knives sharp at home with this double-sided whetstone. It has a coarser side for restoring an edge and a finer side for refining it. It sits on a branded, weighted bamboo base that keeps it steady and stops it slipping while you work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo grits, one stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e600 grit:\u003c\/strong\u003e for bringing back a dull or slightly damaged edge. Start here if your knife is struggling to cut cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1500 grit:\u003c\/strong\u003e for refining and smoothing the edge after the 600 side, or for a quick touch-up when your knife just needs freshening up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bamboo base is weighted, so the stone stays put on the worktop. No sliding around and no wet towels needed underneath, just a stable, safe surface to sharpen on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the stone soak in water before you start, and keep the surface wet as you go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart on the 600 side. Hold the blade at about \u003cstrong\u003e15 degrees\u003c\/strong\u003e to the stone and work the full length of the edge, from heel to tip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce you can feel a slight burr along the edge, repeat on the other side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch to the 1500 side and repeat with lighter pressure to refine the edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the knife and the stone, then dry the knife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: If you're just looking for a light revival of your edge, the 1500 grit side will suffice.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking after it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse and let it air dry fully before putting it away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver time the surface will wear unevenly. Flattening it every so often keeps it working well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HandFab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67801341559084,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/2792\/7852\/files\/file_0000000056a481f4bc78dd4203a33437.png?v=1794071649","url":"https:\/\/handfab.co.uk\/products\/the-sharpening-stone","provider":"HandFab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}