--- product_id: 1981755 title: "KW65 1000/6000 Grit Combination Whetstone with Plastic Base" brand: "king" price: "536 kr" currency: DKK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "King" url: https://www.desertcart.dk/products/1981755-kw65-1000-6000-grit-combination-whetstone-with-plastic-base store_origin: DK region: Denmark --- # 1000/6000 dual grit combo 8" x 2.5" x 1" ceramic stone non-slip plastic base KW65 1000/6000 Grit Combination Whetstone with Plastic Base **Brand:** king **Price:** 536 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔪 Sharpen Like a Pro, Glide Like a Chef! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** KW65 1000/6000 Grit Combination Whetstone with Plastic Base by king - **How much does it cost?** 536 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/1981755-kw65-1000-6000-grit-combination-whetstone-with-plastic-base) ## Best For - king enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted king brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Dual-Grit Precision:** Seamlessly switch from sharpening to polishing with 1000 & 6000 grit sides. - • **Stable Base Included:** Plastic base ensures steady, slip-free sharpening sessions every time. - • **Water-Soak Activated:** Optimized for wet use—just soak 10-15 mins for peak performance and smooth edges. - • **Trusted Quality & Value:** King’s ceramic stone delivers premium sharpness without premium price—join thousands of satisfied pros. - • **Generous Size for Control:** 8-inch length offers ample surface for consistent, professional sharpening strokes. ## Overview The KING KW65 Combination Whetstone features dual 1000 and 6000 grit ceramic surfaces for efficient sharpening and ultra-fine polishing. Measuring 8" x 2.5" x 1", it includes a sturdy plastic base for stability during use. Designed for water-soak activation, this stone is ideal for both beginners and intermediate users seeking professional-grade knife edges at an affordable price. ## Description Two stones in one! King 01096 1000/6000 Grit Deluxe Combination Stone. King Waterstones are recognized for their quality and affordability. Stone size: 8" x 2 1/2" x 1" thick. Includes plastic base. Soak in water and keep wet while in use. Review: Actually Delivers Sharp Results - I picked up the KING KW65 1000/6000 grit whetstone after struggling with dull kitchen knives for way too long, and honestly, it’s been a really solid investment. The combination of the 1000 and 6000 grits makes it super convenient—you can handle both sharpening and finishing without needing multiple stones. The 1000 grit side does a great job restoring a decent edge, even on knives that were pretty neglected. It doesn’t take forever either, which I appreciated as someone still getting the hang of sharpening. The 6000 grit side is where things really impressed me—it leaves a noticeably smoother, sharper finish, and my knives glide through vegetables now. The plastic base is simple but functional. It keeps the stone from sliding around too much, especially if you place it on a damp towel for extra grip. The stone does soak up water like expected, so plan ahead and give it about 10–15 minutes before use. One thing to note is that it does wear a bit over time (which is normal for this type of stone), so you may eventually need a flattening stone if you use it often. But for the price and quality, I think it’s completely fair. Overall, this is a great choice for beginners and even intermediate users. It’s reliable, easy to use, and gives really satisfying results without being overly complicated. Review: It's an artform - Knife sharpening on any whetstone requires more skills than basic marketing will lead you to believe. It requires patience and diligence. If you give it time and effort, it will bear fruit. In this case, a nicely sharpened blade. Whetstones have a very high skill ceiling and will not be rewarding to those who are unwilling to put in the time. It works well if you know how to use whetstones, however, it will not be the easiest to use. I am a beginner and after a couple hours of practice, I was able to place a nice edge on some kitchen knives. It is quite messy when it comes to the red, 1000 grit, side(don't wipe off the stone). It leaves a watery clay like substance that can get everywhere. I would not recommend working on a surface you don't want stains on because the 6000 grit side will shave tiny particles of the metal off and possibly stain your working station and hands(also don't wipe the metal particles off the stone. It's a beginner's mistake). Clean up is pretty easy. All I do is use enough water to rub off the particles off the stone. I just use my fingers to slightly brush off the particles off the stones. I don't want to break up the stones by using coarse sponges or paper towels (do not use paper towels to clean the stones at all. It will leave tiny pieces of paper towel that will hinder your ability to make smooth strokes across the stones. It makes the stone bumpy). Then I just leave em out to air dry. Pretty simple. Using whetstones are an artform and not just something you can dive into with ease. There are a lot of things to understand and implement into sharpening knives using whetstones. The angle of the blade as you sharpen, the path of the blade as it rides the surface of the stone, the pressure you apply to the blade, and the amount of strokes back and forth to get the edge that you want. Also, it's a whetstone, so it's important that the stones are kept wet. Soaking the stone in water is an essential part of the process as well as keeping the surface constantly watered and not doing so will result in suboptimal edges. I would not recommend this for someone who wants an general sharpener for daily kitchen use. This will take too much of your time. However, I think it's a great product for people who are getting into whetstones and what it has to offer. The price is great and the stones are nice. ## Features - King 01096 1000/6000 Grit Deluxe Combination Stone - King brand known for quality and affordability - Includes sturdy plastic base - 8" x 2 1/2" x 1" thick ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001DT1X9O | | Best Sellers Rank | #21,088 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #24 in Sharpening Stones | | Brand | King | | Brand Name | King | | Color | Brown | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 7,486 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04963188104426 | | Grit Type | Fine, Ultra Fine | | Included Components | HT-65 | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 8"L x 2"W x 1"H | | Item Type Name | HT-65 #1000#6000 WHET STONE | | Item Weight | 16 ounces | | Manufacturer | King | | Manufacturer Part Number | 3684 | | Material | Ceramic | | Material Type | Ceramic | | Model Number | 3684 | | Number of Items | 2 | | Product Dimensions | 8"L x 2"W x 1"H | | UPC | 885207349509 885839648261 885592143744 798527443355 885666787614 735090123161 885449886985 887682912124 785533972078 885413213328 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** King - **Color:** Brown - **Grit Type:** Fine, Ultra Fine - **Item Weight:** 16 ounces - **Manufacturer:** King - **Material:** Ceramic - **Number of Items:** 2 - **Number of Packs:** 1 - **Product Dimensions:** 8"L x 2"W x 1"H - **Unit Count:** 1.0 Count ## Images ![KW65 1000/6000 Grit Combination Whetstone with Plastic Base - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61fw54tWlfL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Do you soak one or both sides of the stone?** A: I can't definitely say that soaking damages the 6000 side, but my 6000 side is starting to disintegrate after less than a dozen uses, and I've been soaking the whole stone (including the 6000) side. **Q: What holds the stone to the base while sharpening so the stone doesnt move?** A: Basically the water creates suction with the water in the base and holds the stone. Along with the ridge on the base you wont be losing the stone any time soon. Even if you didn't have the base the friction from the stone on most surfaces will keep it stationary. **Q: Is this also made to sharpen ceramic knives made from zirconium oxide?** A: Really, I would use diamond stones - they aren't that expensive and are much harder than zirconium oxide. A ceramic knife is a knife designed with a ceramic blade typically made from zirconium dioxide (ZrO2; also known as zirconia). These knife blades are usually produced through the dry-pressing and firing of powdered zirconia using solid-state sintering. It is 8.5 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, compared to 4.5 for normal steel and 7.5 to 8 for hardened steel and 10 for diamond. Aluminum oxide grit stones (like this) are 9 on the Mohs scale (not much harder). Silicon carbide stones are 9-10 and would hold up better. Diamond is best, but you need a quite fine grit to sharpen the edge to a cutting edge. **Q: what material is the stone made from?** A: The stone is man-made and is made mostly of ceramic. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Actually Delivers Sharp Results *by B***. on March 30, 2026* I picked up the KING KW65 1000/6000 grit whetstone after struggling with dull kitchen knives for way too long, and honestly, it’s been a really solid investment. The combination of the 1000 and 6000 grits makes it super convenient—you can handle both sharpening and finishing without needing multiple stones. The 1000 grit side does a great job restoring a decent edge, even on knives that were pretty neglected. It doesn’t take forever either, which I appreciated as someone still getting the hang of sharpening. The 6000 grit side is where things really impressed me—it leaves a noticeably smoother, sharper finish, and my knives glide through vegetables now. The plastic base is simple but functional. It keeps the stone from sliding around too much, especially if you place it on a damp towel for extra grip. The stone does soak up water like expected, so plan ahead and give it about 10–15 minutes before use. One thing to note is that it does wear a bit over time (which is normal for this type of stone), so you may eventually need a flattening stone if you use it often. But for the price and quality, I think it’s completely fair. Overall, this is a great choice for beginners and even intermediate users. It’s reliable, easy to use, and gives really satisfying results without being overly complicated. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's an artform *by H***H on February 2, 2023* Knife sharpening on any whetstone requires more skills than basic marketing will lead you to believe. It requires patience and diligence. If you give it time and effort, it will bear fruit. In this case, a nicely sharpened blade. Whetstones have a very high skill ceiling and will not be rewarding to those who are unwilling to put in the time. It works well if you know how to use whetstones, however, it will not be the easiest to use. I am a beginner and after a couple hours of practice, I was able to place a nice edge on some kitchen knives. It is quite messy when it comes to the red, 1000 grit, side(don't wipe off the stone). It leaves a watery clay like substance that can get everywhere. I would not recommend working on a surface you don't want stains on because the 6000 grit side will shave tiny particles of the metal off and possibly stain your working station and hands(also don't wipe the metal particles off the stone. It's a beginner's mistake). Clean up is pretty easy. All I do is use enough water to rub off the particles off the stone. I just use my fingers to slightly brush off the particles off the stones. I don't want to break up the stones by using coarse sponges or paper towels (do not use paper towels to clean the stones at all. It will leave tiny pieces of paper towel that will hinder your ability to make smooth strokes across the stones. It makes the stone bumpy). Then I just leave em out to air dry. Pretty simple. Using whetstones are an artform and not just something you can dive into with ease. There are a lot of things to understand and implement into sharpening knives using whetstones. The angle of the blade as you sharpen, the path of the blade as it rides the surface of the stone, the pressure you apply to the blade, and the amount of strokes back and forth to get the edge that you want. Also, it's a whetstone, so it's important that the stones are kept wet. Soaking the stone in water is an essential part of the process as well as keeping the surface constantly watered and not doing so will result in suboptimal edges. I would not recommend this for someone who wants an general sharpener for daily kitchen use. This will take too much of your time. However, I think it's a great product for people who are getting into whetstones and what it has to offer. The price is great and the stones are nice. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good stones, great price. *by M***O on January 15, 2019* This was my first wet stone. I chose the king stone because I wanted a good product but didn't feel like spending a small fortune to learn a new skill. I spent some time watching YouTube videos which helped me pick up the process quickly. The 1000 grit soaking side is easy to use. Just soak the dark half for 3 mins or so. This side gives feedback and seems pretty resilant to novice hands. The 6000 grit is side splash and go. Just add water every few passes. It gives a nice polished edge for sure but this side takes a bit more skill to master. Holding the angle is a bit more important or else you get some gouges in the stone so go slow and try to get the feel and dont go for speed. After using both sides for about 20-30 mins total, my vg high carbon steel knife was pretty sharp. After doing 2 knives, I found using the 1000 grit side takes too long to get my harder steel knives to develop a decent burr. While this is a good stone and I recommend it, depending on your knives' hardness level you may need a coarse stone. Mine are 59 Rockwell hardness rating. To fix this, I have ordered the whetstone cutlery 400/1000 stone to get a dull knife in shape quickly. I just finished using the other stones 400 side then this king stone's 1000, then 6000 on the same two knives and now both have a very sharp edge and the knives slice paper (horizontally, not vertically but that's good enough for me.) So after using this stone 4 times now over the last 2 days, I'm happy with the purchase and do not notice any bad wearing or bowing on the stones but I made sure to use the full stone. An added bonus of buying a 2 sided coarse stone is I am able to use it to keep this king stone in level. I use the 400 side to level the 1000 king stone and the 1000 side to level the king's 6000 side. ## Frequently Bought Together - KING KW65 1000/6000 Grit Combination Whetstone with Plastic Base - SHARPAL 196N ANGLE PYRAMID Whetstone Knife Blade Sharpener Sharpening Stone Angle Guide 2-Pack, 4 Universal Angles-14°, 17°, 20°, 25° - Wedgek AGM Angle Wedges for Sharpening Knives 10 to 20 degrees, Blue --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.dk/products/1981755-kw65-1000-6000-grit-combination-whetstone-with-plastic-base](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/1981755-kw65-1000-6000-grit-combination-whetstone-with-plastic-base) --- *Product available on Desertcart Denmark* *Store origin: DK* *Last updated: 2026-07-30*