Chroma # 800 Medium Grit whetstone

by Chroma

Product Features

• Medium stone use for everyday sharpening. Easy to learn and a must for best results when sharpening Japanese style knives.
• 800 grit ceramic block rests on raised base for easy use
• Position each side of blade at 15-20 degree angle during sharpening
• Professionals sharpen knives often; hobby chefs, once every 6 month
• Not for use on serrated blades; made in Japan; instructions included

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 2.5 x 1.8 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000CNWJS
• Item model number: P11
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #78,807 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Chroma Type 301 knives are fabulous in their revolutionary design and the sharpness of their Japanese steel blades. To protect your investment in this cutlery, sharpen the blades only with a Chroma Type 301 Whetstone. The rectangular 800-grit ceramic "stone" rests on a raised base for ease of use, which the included instructions illustrate. Basically, each side of the blade is held at a 15 to 20 degree angle during sharpening. Since each person has his or her own feel for motion and angle, it helps if the same person sharpens the knife each time. While professional chefs sharpen their knives almost daily, the home hobby chef probably only needs to sharpen a Chroma knife once every six months. Made in Japan, the whetstone is not intended for use on serrated knives. --Ann Bieri

Product Description

# 800 Medium Grit whetstone used for everyday sharpening.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars quality stone, April 17, 2008

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De Provence "Ty" (Heartland of the United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chroma # 800 Medium Grit whetstone (Kitchen)

I purchased this whetstone to go with my set of chroma knives. I thought it was a little expensive, but ordered it anyway because I felt that if you have the knives then you should probably order this whetstone. It arrived very quickly and was very nice quality. It even has rubber feet on it so it will not slip when you are using it wet. You must soak the whetstone in water for about 15 minutes, until it no longer absorbs any more, prior to using. Your knife is then drawn back and forth on the whetstone at about a 10-15 degree angle to the blade of the knife. In very little time the blade is brought back to it's original sharpness or better. It is suggested to use the whetstone 70-80 percent more on the side of the hand that you use. That would mean if you are right handed then sharpen 70-80 percent more on that side than the left side or vice versa if you are left handed. I use a ripe tomato to test the sharpness on. In all I would say that this whetstone is a good valued tool that does a great job.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars whetstone, August 4, 2009

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mbc1990 "sunshine510" (GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chroma # 800 Medium Grit whetstone (Kitchen)

This little stone helps me keep my type 301 and other knives sharp as could be! Takes no room in my kitchen and easy to learn how to do it! LOVE IT!

4.0 out of 5 stars Whetstone, November 4, 2008

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Galen M. Ozawa "ozworks" (Carson City, NV United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chroma # 800 Medium Grit whetstone (Kitchen)

A quality whetstone with an outstanding nonslip base to hold the stone in place while shapening knives.