DALSTRONGPremium Whetstone Kit - #1000/#6000 Knife Sharpening Kit - Extra Large Grit Stones - Top-Grade Corundum - Thick Knife Sharpening Stone - Hand Crafted Acacia Wood - Whetstone Knife Sharpener

The media could not be loaded. My kitchen knives were a huge investment that I want to have for a lifetime and even pass down to the next generation when the time is right. To make that happen proper care is extremely important over the years to maintain their performance and beauty. That means one must send out their knives periodically for sharpening or have a method at home that can give the same factory edge as when it came home straight out of the box. I prefer to have that edge without all the hassle and expense of a sharpening service, which is why I chose this Dalstrong whetsone set for my kitchen.One of the major reasons I chose this lit was because of the size of the sharpening stones. They are much larger than most on the market for home use and allow me to sharpen everything from a small paring knife to a large butcher knife with ease. You receive an attractive acacia wood non-skid base to hold your coarse grit (1000#) and fine grit (6000#) stones in place during the sharpening process. That slight elevation off the counter keeps your work closer to your body center making it much more ergonomic and comfortable to use. The kit also comes with a rust eraser that works with just a few quick swipes over the blade. This will keep your knives looking like brand new, as even the best quality knives will occasionally get these spots on them.This set is very user friendly. We all know that the safest knife is a sharp knife. While it does take practice, once you get your whetstone technique down, this is simple and easy to do. Just make sure to soak all of your stones for at least 5-10 minutes, or until all of the air bubbles disappear from the water. I did a video to show you how easy the stones actually are to use once soaked properly. The set is well thought out for ease of use, safety and beauty. The "wow" factor upon opening your new set does not disappoint, so if you are looking to give this as gift, you can be confident that the recipient will appreciate your choice. In my opinion, this set is worth every penny I spent and then some.

I own a fairly large quantity of knives by Dalstrong. I find them sharp and beautiful. Yet, I was reluctant to buy the sharpening stones because of the quite steep price (you can get a reasonable double-sided stone for about one third of the price of this set). I was convinced to try after viewing a good number of videos displaying the different qualities of sharpening stones and the various sizes!One of my pet peeves when sharpening is that the stones are too small and create a risk to sharpen your blades unevenly (especially without guide).The larger the stone, the less chances you have to get it wrong, especially for small blades, like pocketknives or paring knives.Onto the Dalstrong sharpening stones review:Here is what I like about them:- These stones are large! See the pics attached when compared to standard stones.- 2 separate stones (one for 1000 grit and the other for 6000)- Nice wood base (Acacia)- Nice presentation case (a bit overdone for sharpening stones)- 2 more stones provided: one for rust removal (what rust? I never had rust on Dalstrong knives), the other one to make the stones flat again (Nagura stone).- I got my knives to be razor sharp, almost for the first time! (with the help of a leather strop)Here is what I like less:- 1000 grit to 6000 is a big jump… I think I miss an intermediate 3000 grit.- The flattening stone is not big enough. If I am correct, to ensure perfect flat surface, the flattening stone should be larger than the sharpening stone (it is much smaller)- Dalstrong is exaggerating when it claims a 2x surface when compared to the competition. Check the pics, the beige one is my older stone and the rust one is the Dalstrong. It is clearly not twice as large.In conclusion:I do not regret this acquisition at all. It is true that it makes all the other sharpening stones I own a bit useless now. I love the fact that I can sharpen the whole blade of small knives at once.5 stars.

You might think that this product is very pricey, but you are getting a really quality product for the hard earned money you spend, worth every dollar spent.

I bought this set plus the other stones for a complete set from 400 to 6000 grit. Well worth the money.I had used an Arkansas stone set for decades, it worked, but it was too narrow for long knives; it worked great for pocket knives. This set is the widest stone set I found on Amazon. Wider is better for sharpening kitchen knives.I also had purchased a diamond sharpening set a few years ago from Amazon as well. The diamond sets leave a coarse edge which initially cuts very well, but the edge doesn't cut well for long. These stones leave a smoother edge which can be sharper than a razor if you wish. The finished edge lasts a lot longer when you use a quality stone set and work from the lower grits up through 3000 or more. 400 is great for a first time sharpening or repair of a nicked blade. Once a knife has been properly sharpened, you will resharpen starting at 1000 or more depending on the condition of the blade.

The quality of the stones can't be beat and it came in a massive presentation box. The stones are not cheap. I suppose you are paying for the fancy box & presentation but the components inside are top quality. The wood base for the stones is very useful and doesn't slide on the counter/bench even when wet. My only wish was that they also had a kit including their 400 grit stone. 1000 is just too fine and too slow for bringing back a really dull knife. As for ease of use. It still takes skill and practice to effectively sharpen knives by hand. The large size of these stones makes sharpening large knives easier but there is no replacement for practice and experience.