I needed a sharpener for my kitchen knives and some of my fixed blades and I was curious about this so called Japanese whetstone sharpener. and the Kota Japan 1000-grit Coarse Side and 6000-grit Polishing Side Knife Sharpening Whetstone fits the price.
- Double Sided 1000 | 6000 Grit
- Comes with Genuine Bamboo Holder
- includes Protective Rubber No-Slip
- Blade Angle Guide included
- Not Japanese made
- Can be time-consuming to use, especially if your knives are very dull
- Difficult to use for beginners.
The beauty of this product lies in its versatility. The coarse 1000 grit side is perfect for smoothing your blade before fine finishing. On the other hand, the fine 6000 grit side gives your knife a razor-sharp finish. This fine grit type offers many knives to be sharpened with only one whetstone
The included bamboo base ensures stability during the sharpening process, making it a breeze to maintain the right angle for your knife. Whether you're a professional chef like me or a home cook, this whetstone's simplicity is a huge advantage.
The Kota Japan whetstone is made of aluminum oxide imported from Japan4. It’s large in size, allowing you to sharpen knives of different sizes. The whetstone is also durable and long-lasting.
Final Thoughts
For someone new to whetstone like me I find this difficult to use, especially that I'm new to sharpening knives with a whetstone, it is hard to maintain a consistent angle. After spending time, I find that it didn't sharpen my knife as well as I'd hope. Again, it did sharpen two of my carbon steel chef knives, but it took me several tries and a long time to get it sharpen the way I want it. I may need to spend more time using this whetstone.
So, If you have use a whetstone before and if you're looking for an affordable one, You can try the Kota Japan Whetstone.
For now I will use my ever reliable electric sharpener from Chef's Choice, the Trizor 15XV has really been a reliable companion.
