Whetstones come in a range of grits:#80 to #500 grit is typically used to repair knives with chipped edges.#600 to #2000 grit are used to sharpen dull knives.#3000 to #6000 grit are finishing stones and are used to refine your knife edge.#8000~ grit are Super finishing stone.If you are using your knife to cut meat it is best to stop at between #4000 and #6000 grit as you can bend your knife edge on the muscle.
Whetstones come in a range of grits:#80 to #500 grit is typically used to repair knives with chipped edges.#600 to #2000 grit are used to sharpen dull knives.#3000 to #6000 grit are finishing stones and are used to refine your knife edge.#8000~ grit are Super finishing stone.If you are using your knife to cut meat it is best to stop at between #4000 and #6000 grit as you can bend your knife edge on the muscle.