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KING K-80#250#1000 WHET STONE, One Size, Brown

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Material Ceramic
Brand KING
Color Brown
Product Dimensions 8"L x 2"W x 1"H
Item Weight 1.15 Pounds
Grit Type Extra Coarse,Medium,Coarse

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  • 250 grit extra coarse on one side and 1000 grit medium on the other
  • KING brand known for quality and affordability
  • Stone size: 8" x 2" x 1"
  • Two stones in one saves money

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The 250 grit coarse side is used to quickly refurbish a really dull or badly nicked tool. The medium 1000 grit side will remove coarse scratches and prepare the tool for final polishing and honing. KING Waterstones are recognized for their quality and affordability. Stone size: 8" x 2" x 1". Soak in water and keep wet while in use.

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4.64.6 out of 5 stars466
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Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
466 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, performance, value, and cutting speed of the stone. For example, they mention it's an excellent stone, produces outstanding results on the first try, and is great value for the money. Some are also satisfied with the grit. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of use, and size.

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124 customers mention113 positive11 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the whetstone. They mention that it is an excellent stone, very high quality, and consistent. They also say that it does a fantastic job of getting blades sharp.

"This is a fantastic stone and this stone by itself will handle all of your sharpening needs short of a polish if you don't desire to polish your..." Read more

"...Nice consistent stone. Works well. King is a well known water stone and will last quite a while without ever loading up...." Read more

"...to sharpen, and want the best value, consider that these are very high quality stones for a very low price...." Read more

"...It's easy to bring them back sharper than they are new.One other thing I'll note: I found this to be incredibly relaxing...." Read more

61 customers mention61 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the sharpener. They mention that it produces outstanding results on the first try, has a great working surface, and is very useful. Some say that the two grits work perfectly and that it works best with a bit of standing water.

"...The 1000 grit has a nice feel and feedback to it and produces great results...." Read more

"...Nice consistent stone. Works well. King is a well known water stone and will last quite a while without ever loading up...." Read more

"...It seems to work best with a bit of standing water allowing it to generate a slurry that is most effective...." Read more

"...before I could see this thing working, but it produced outstanding results on the first try, even with me just learning how to use it..." Read more

33 customers mention33 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the tools. They say it's a great low budget set up that still brings very high quality feel.

"...It's a great low budget set up that still brings very high quality feel and results." Read more

"...best value, consider that these are very high quality stones for a very low price...." Read more

"awesome stone for the price. 250 side cuts pretty quickly, 1000 side is perfect for removing the large scratches from the 250 side...." Read more

"...Overall great stone for the money." Read more

21 customers mention15 positive6 negative

Customers like the cutting speed of the tool. For example, they say it's fast, it leaves a good finish, and it'll thin slice tomatoes and very finely dice onions effortlessly.

"...as well it has a nice feel to it and really soaks up water and it cuts quickly...." Read more

"...This stone has changed the way I sharpen due to how quickly it cuts material (which on the downside, means it also wears out quickly)...." Read more

"...sharp as I wanted them, and after some time the thing stopped sharpening knives altogether...." Read more

"awesome stone for the price. 250 side cuts pretty quickly, 1000 side is perfect for removing the large scratches from the 250 side...." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the grit of the tool. They mention that the 1000 gritting side is okay, and the 250 griting side is very coarse. They also say that the a griter of 250 is quite effective in reshaping the knife while a 1000 Grit seems far smoother.

"...The 250 grit side is great as well it has a nice feel to it and really soaks up water and it cuts quickly...." Read more

"...Back to this combo. Nice coarser grit side to repair your edge and decent enough higher grit side to do the job as you learn...." Read more

"...Also, the 1000 grit seem far smoother compared to the 1000 grit side on my Chinese stone...." Read more

"...It doesn't seem like it will last very long. 1000 grit side is okay. It feels a lot more sturdy." Read more

34 customers mention23 positive11 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the tools. Some mention that it's very easy to use, simple, and does the job quick and easy. However, others say that there are no instructions or clarity on how to use it, it'll require a lot of work and preparation, and the directions are in Japanese.

"Perfect for a first timer" Read more

"...At the price, simple and painless to replace.Buy with Confidence." Read more

"The only reason it didn't get 5 stars is lack of any directions in the box, you have to watch Youtube videos to learn how to use it...." Read more

"Sharpening knives is easy. If you have any eye for detail, go for it. Don't be intimidated by all the conflicting techniques...." Read more

17 customers mention9 positive8 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the tool. Some mention it's perfect size for jackknives and butcher knives, and large enough to handle safely. However, others say that it'd be better suited for plane irons and full size blades.

"...Perfect size 4 jackknives on up to butcher knives." Read more

"...The only thing I'm not a fan of is the width. It's nothing horrible or anything, but I do like my stones a bit wider than this one...." Read more

"good quality, nice and large, pitty it has no instructions in English, i'd say as a SWAG you should use water and not oil as a lubricant...." Read more

"...I do wish it was a bit wider, but then I guess it would be double or triple the price." Read more

10 customers mention0 positive10 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the stone. They mention that it wears out quickly, the 250 grit side wears very fast, and it won't last long unless you level the stone, as it is on the soft side.

"...(which on the downside, means it also wears out quickly)...." Read more

"...i should mention, though is that the 250 side wears very quickly and will need to be flattened semi-regularly if you are constantly resetting bevels..." Read more

"...grit - good scratch pattern - useful stone... I do believe that it will wear fast because it is on the soft side of things...." Read more

"...Also, I noticed that the 250 grit side wears very fast. Big chunks of it come off while taking 30-40 laps...." Read more

Literally changed the way I sharpened axes.
5 Stars
Literally changed the way I sharpened axes.
I collect, restore, and use a lot of axes. This stone has changed the way I sharpen due to how quickly it cuts material (which on the downside, means it also wears out quickly). I used to work my way up through my whetstones before stropping, but now I usually just file, use the 250 side, flip to the 1000 grit side, and strop. I also cut 1/3 of the stone off and keep it in a small sharpening kit that I carry with me when I go camping or any other time I plan to be using an axe. The kit includes a file, the stone, and a small strop. This small kit, with the addition of the stone, can work out the absolute worst of edges and bring them to shaving sharp in a matter of 10 minutes in the field. I will absolutely be buying more of these stones moving forward.
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Gary Toups
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality sharpening stone for your kitchen knives (and other stuff)
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2023
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I bought my first one of these in Japan. This one is the exact model I bought there. The King name is a good one to stick with. Some of the other stones you see on Amazon may be advertised as Japanese stones or may have Japan in the name, but are made elsewhere. This particular stone gets a workout at my place, and the original is just over half the original thickness from successive sharpening and flattening over the years, so I decided it was high time for a replacement. The rough (250) side will wear a lot faster than the finer side, so you have to flatten it more often. You can do this with sandpaper on a flat surface, a carborundum flattening stone or CBN or diamond plates (going from least to most expensive). I have other means of sharpening my shop tools to a much finer polished edge, but I find this stone best for maintaining blades in the kitchen, where I just want to get it done quickly and without fuss or complications. Use the rough (250) side to re-establish the bevel and prep for the finer side. The 1000 grit side as much polish as you need for kitchen use. For most of us, this is more than sharp enough.
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Joseph Santana
5.0 out of 5 stars Great stone
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2019
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This is a fantastic stone and this stone by itself will handle all of your sharpening needs short of a polish if you don't desire to polish your edges. The 1000 grit has a nice feel and feedback to it and produces great results. The 250 grit side is great as well it has a nice feel to it and really soaks up water and it cuts quickly. It is great for re-profiling edges or sharpening extremely dull edges. Also if you are in a major hurry and don't have time to do a full sharpening session, the 250 grit side can quickly put a good "working edge" on your knife to get you by. The 1000 grit will get your edges hair shaving sharp no problem. For 20 bucks you cant go wrong. I pair this stone with a Suehiro Rika 5000 grit polishing stone for a nice satin polish finish and wicked sharp edges. It's a great low budget set up that still brings very high quality feel and results.
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Kazo
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and effective
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2013
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I have always been unhappy with an electric knife sharpener I had received as a gift. Knives just didn't get as sharp as I wanted them, and after some time the thing stopped sharpening knives altogether. I have been searching for a new sharpener for quite some time. Based on a lot of research I gave this stone a try. I am glad I did.
You don't have to be a Japanese master chef to obtain good results with this stone. First you have to soak it in water or get it wet until it no longer absorbs water. Second you need to immobilize it on your kitchen counter so it will stay put when you run your knife over it. I found a very simple but effective solution: Take one section of newspaper, make it wet, place on counter and put the stone on it.
There are many videos on YouTube you can watch to get an idea about how to go about the sharpening. The techniques vary. I found that there are more ways than one to get your knife sharp - much sharper than the fancy electric gadget ever did. Keep knife and stone wet, start with the green (coarse) side, then flip stone over and finish on the brown (fine) side. Rinse stone before moving on to the next knife. The angle of the blade on the stone is important. Watch the videos and you will succeed quickly and enjoy the best cutting knives you ever had!
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Jesse Gearhart
4.0 out of 5 stars Good water stone
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2011
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Mine arrived with a chip in one corner, but didn't effect sharpening much so I kept it.

Nice consistent stone. Works well. King is a well known water stone and will last quite a while without ever loading up.

The only thing I'm not a fan of is the width. It's nothing horrible or anything, but I do like my stones a bit wider than this one.

Get a 4k or 6k water stone as you're next step from this one for a great blade finish. I use this stone, a king 4000, and a shapton glass stone 8000grit, and a leather strop to finish and can cut a sliver off a strand of hair. I'm evil and get a kick out of warning someone my knife is sharp when handing it to them, watching them cut their finger on it when they check like an idiot.
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brady
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
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Perfect for a first timer
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Matt
5.0 out of 5 stars Best value available
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2022
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I had the same great experience as many other reviewers, so I won't add to that, but just want to make the point that for much more money you can get fancier stones than Kings. But if you want to sharpen, and want the best value, consider that these are very high quality stones for a very low price. Anything cheaper will be grisly to use—trust me, I've used cheapies—and more expensive gives you a slightly nicer experience for a lot more money. (About seven times as much, for a couple equivalent Choseras.) Unless you're working with super steels like 62 Rockwell and up, these will do just about any job you need it for and do it very well.
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Marv
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Getting Chisels Back to Work
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2016
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New to the wet-stone sharpening concept, but I picked up a bucket full of old garage sale chisels and a little patience and help from  Robert Larson 800-1800 Honing Guide  had me up and running in no time.

I give it a 20 minute soak in room-temp water and continue to wet by squeezing a rag every half-dozen passes. It seems to work best with a bit of standing water allowing it to generate a slurry that is most effective. The honing guide allows me to put solid pressure which works effectively. I'm not overly concerned with sheen or presentation, so the 250/1000 combo fits my needs great to sharpen back to perfect functionality. It's easy to bring them back sharper than they are new.

One other thing I'll note: I found this to be incredibly relaxing. Turned on some music and tuned up 4 or 5 chisels in an hour. A bit of a meditative experience that I really enjoyed, of course that's why I hang out in my tiny basement shop anyway. King products are great and I would purchase again and likely will buy other varieties! (And eventually one of those re-grading blocks to re-flatten the stones themselves).
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