Sharpening

The biggest mistake people make with knife sharpening is thinking one stone will do everything.

It won’t.

To sharpen properly, you need three stages:

• Coarse stone → repairs chips, fixes very dull knives, and helps create a new edge  
• Medium stone → your main sharpening stone  
• Fine stone → refines the edge and improves the final cutting feel  

Most people start sharpening on old, dull kitchen knives. That’s why I recommend having a coarse stone from the start.

No random stones. No filler. Just the grits you need to start sharpening properly.

New to sharpening? Start here

Which sharpening set should you choose?

Beginner / Budget Setup

Start here if you’re learning and want a proper setup without spending too much. Choose the Naniwa Base Set

Best Value Setup

For better stones, faster sharpening, and splash-and-go convenience, choose the Shapton set.

Bigger / Premium Setup

If you sharpen often or want a larger working surface, look at  Morihei or Naniwa Chosera.

Sharpening Supplies