Zwilling Bob Kramer Glass Whetstone Sharpening Set, Set of 6

Summary

Designed in conjunction with world-renowned bladesmith Bob Kramer and Germany's premier knife manufacturer, Zwilling, this sharpening set includes all the essentials for restoring and maintaining your knives. The collection features three Japanese whetstones in coarse, fine, and extra-fine grits to repair knicks and chips, maintain blade sharpness and keep knives in peak condition. It also contains an expandable whetstone bridge that helps the stones maintain moisture while sharpening, and stores them when not in use.

• Coarse #400-grit stone changes edge angles and repairs nicks and chips.
• Fine #1000-grit stone provides fine sharpening.
• Extra-fine #5000-grit stone is ideal for finishing, polishing and creating ultra-sharp edges.
• Whetstone bridge expands to suit sharpening task and serves as storage container.
• Stones are made in Japan of synthetic ceramic and glass.
• Bridge is crafted of solid bamboo.

Set includes:

• #400-grit whetstone
• #1000-grit whetstone
• #5000-grit whetstone
• Bamboo whetstone bridge
• Cleaning stone
• Bob Kramer instructional DVD guide

Dimensions & More Info

• Whetstones (3): 8 1/4" x 2 3/4" x 1/4" thick.
• Whetstone Bridge: 16 1/4" x 3" x 2" high; expands to 24" wide.
• Stones are made in Japan.
• Bridge is made in China.

Use & Care

Use

• Watch included instructional video before using.
• Before using, immerse stone in water for approx. 5 minutes.
• Place nonslip side of stone facing down into bamboo base.
• For best results, maintain wetness of stone throughout entire process.
• Use coarse #400-grit stone to change edge angles and repair nicks and chips.
• Use fine #1000-grit stone for fine sharpening.
• Use extra-fine #5000-grit stone for finishing, polishing and creating ultra-sharp edges.
• Do not use with ceramic, serrated or scalloped knives.

Care

• Dry all components thoroughly before storing.