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product_id: 23648695
title: "KDS Whetstone 1000/6000 Grit, Double-Sided (Stone Only)"
brand: "king"
price: "B/.175"
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reviews_count: 11
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# Large 8" x 2.5" surface for faster sharpening Dual grit 1000/6000 for versatile sharpening Authentic Japanese craftsmanship KDS Whetstone 1000/6000 Grit, Double-Sided (Stone Only)

**Brand:** king
**Price:** B/.175
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Sharpen smarter, not harder — the pro’s choice for a razor-sharp edge!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** KDS Whetstone 1000/6000 Grit, Double-Sided (Stone Only) by king
- **How much does it cost?** B/.175 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/23648695-kds-whetstone-1000-6000-grit-double-sided-stone-only)

## 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

- • **Water-Soak Ready:** Porous synthetic stone designed for optimal water absorption, ensuring smooth, consistent sharpening.
- • **Rust-Resistant Edge:** Fine grit polishing enhances carbon steel knives’ resistance to rust and corrosion.
- • **Speed Meets Surface:** Generous surface area accelerates sharpening, saving you time without sacrificing quality.
- • **All-in-One Precision:** Two grits in one stone handle every sharpening need from quick edge repair to fine honing.
- • **Trusted Japanese Quality:** Crafted in Japan, the King KDS stone is a chef-favorite for professional-grade results.

## Overview

The King KDS Whetstone is a premium double-sided sharpening stone made in Japan, featuring 1000 grit for quick edge sharpening and 6000 grit for fine honing and polishing. Its large surface area speeds up sharpening tasks, while its porous synthetic material requires soaking for optimal performance. Favored by chefs and professionals, this stone delivers a smooth, rust-resistant finish that elevates your blades to peak performance.

## Description

Use this fine grit stone after sharpening with a coarse and medium grit to remove any scratches on the surface or to simply realign a slightly dull edge for a razor sharp finish. Using a fine grit stone to polish your edge can actually help to make carbon steel knives more rust proof. This whetstone has been baked and is porous so should be soaked in water until the bubbles stop surfacing. King is one of the top choices for sharpening stones among chefs in Japan. Material: Synthetic stone Dimensions: 8" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/2" This listing is for one piece sharping stone only.

Review: A great upgrade from diamond stones - After using diamond stones for several years, I decided to upgrade to water stones. After much research, this combination stone seemed to be the best option as far as quality and price. I was not disappointed. The stone arrived wrapped well in bubble wrap, but the tight bundle was then placed loosely in a much larger box and allowed to tumble freely inside. A corner of the 6000 grit side was damaged, but the stone is otherwise intact. I didn't notice anyone mentioning this in other reviews, but my stones have a distinct odor. It's not something I expected, not sure if my stones are unusual in that respect. So, I mention it here as my observation. I had no difficulty in developing a slurry and sharpening many types of tools and knives. The fine surface finish left by the 1000 stone is unlike fixed abrasive products like sandpaper and diamond stones. The surface of the sharpened item has no distinct "scratch pattern" but rather a "cloudy" or "frosted" appearance. The 6000 grit surface yields the same style of finish, but just shy of mirror polish. Using green honing compound on a pine strop brings the finish to a bright, flawless mirror finish somewhat faster and easier than I can get from my diamond plates (which only go to 1200 grit). Very pleased with my purchase and enjoy my new sharpening stones.
Review: Best stone I've used! - I have more expensive stones that do not work as well. This is the true "one stone" that you can get by with. The 1000 is coarse enough to realign edges and the 6K is great for polishing up! I read where the guys that are really good say its IMPORTANT to get the "KDS" version of this stone. I like it so well I have given this stone as gifts! That's how good it is! I still do use my 600 grit stone so I can cut blades down that are way uneven. I but old knives that have good steal and refurbish them. So I use the 600 grit for fixing other peoples flaws they put in the blades by uneven sharpening. But once I get them trued up this KDS stone is the only one ever needed. It's money well spent!

## Features

- Made in Japan
- Both 1000 and 6000 grit so one stone can handle most sharpening jobs
- This large size stone has more surface area making it faster and easier to use
- 1000 grit side will quickly sharpen knives and tools
- 6000 grit side will hone and finish the edge of your blade

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01BB1ZDVW |
| Best Sellers Rank | #132,840 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #247 in Sharpening Stones |
| Brand | KING |
| Color | Brown |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (678) |
| Date First Available | January 31, 2016 |
| Grit Type | Medium Grit,Fine Grit,Coarse |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2 pounds |
| Item model number | KDS |
| Material | Stone |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 8"L x 1"W x 2"H |
| UPC | 728044880128 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** KING
- **Color:** Brown
- **Grit Type:** Medium Grit,Fine Grit,Coarse
- **Item Weight:** 2 Pounds
- **Material:** Stone
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Product Dimensions:** 8"L x 1"W x 2"H
- **UPC:** 728044880128

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this come with a base or is it just the stone?**
A: Just the stone. It does not come with a base. I have not had any problems placing it on a towel to sharpen.

**Q: How is the kds different from the kw65**
A: When I did my search,it was said that the KDS is better for use with the harder steels . I find the KDS about perfect for all my knives and I have way more expensive Japanese water stones. It's cost is just a wee bit more then the kw65 so why take the chance on the kw65? One of the things I like about the KDS is the amount of good feed back you get from the stone while sharpening. The KDS and a lower grit stone of maybe 400 or 500 grit is all you will ever need.

**Q: Does this stone work just as well for softer steels also?**
A: I think so.  Years ago I bought a $20 Farberware chefs knife at a grocery store, just to tide me over while my Wusthof was out at sharpeners for a week.  Today I was trying to sharpen that Farberware.  I got it decently sharp at 20^ .  I could however literally “feel” the burr breaking off when I turned the knife over on the stone.  This knife with 420 steel just won’t ever get as sharp as my Wusthof which I believe is made from a 4112 Tyson Krupp steel.  I was able to get the Wusthof razor sharp at 15^ with nothing breaking off.  Even the German steel is considered “soft” compared to some of the Japanese Super Steels I’m learning about.  I now want to replace my cheap chefs knife with a blade made from VG10 or SG2 steel, which would take a 10^ to 12^ angle.
Will this stone sharpen a softer steel?  Yes.  Will you be able to get a softer steel as sharp as a harder steel,... your mileage may vary, but this will be dependent on your technique and the steel of your blade, not very dependent on which stone you use, so long as the stone is flat, maintained properly, etc.

**Q: Will this work well with m390 steel?**
A: I use zdp 189 steel and it works for it for m390 i hawe no exsperience

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great upgrade from diamond stones
*by A***. on March 7, 2019*

After using diamond stones for several years, I decided to upgrade to water stones. After much research, this combination stone seemed to be the best option as far as quality and price. I was not disappointed. The stone arrived wrapped well in bubble wrap, but the tight bundle was then placed loosely in a much larger box and allowed to tumble freely inside. A corner of the 6000 grit side was damaged, but the stone is otherwise intact. I didn't notice anyone mentioning this in other reviews, but my stones have a distinct odor. It's not something I expected, not sure if my stones are unusual in that respect. So, I mention it here as my observation. I had no difficulty in developing a slurry and sharpening many types of tools and knives. The fine surface finish left by the 1000 stone is unlike fixed abrasive products like sandpaper and diamond stones. The surface of the sharpened item has no distinct "scratch pattern" but rather a "cloudy" or "frosted" appearance. The 6000 grit surface yields the same style of finish, but just shy of mirror polish. Using green honing compound on a pine strop brings the finish to a bright, flawless mirror finish somewhat faster and easier than I can get from my diamond plates (which only go to 1200 grit). Very pleased with my purchase and enjoy my new sharpening stones.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best stone I've used!
*by J***O on December 30, 2018*

I have more expensive stones that do not work as well. This is the true "one stone" that you can get by with. The 1000 is coarse enough to realign edges and the 6K is great for polishing up! I read where the guys that are really good say its IMPORTANT to get the "KDS" version of this stone. I like it so well I have given this stone as gifts! That's how good it is! I still do use my 600 grit stone so I can cut blades down that are way uneven. I but old knives that have good steal and refurbish them. So I use the 600 grit for fixing other peoples flaws they put in the blades by uneven sharpening. But once I get them trued up this KDS stone is the only one ever needed. It's money well spent!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great stones... as simple as that.
*by D***. on December 9, 2025*

this has been great to fix my kitchen and pocket knives. if you had a knife that was super far-gone and dull, then using the coarse side of this might take a while. It would be good to have maybe a 300-400 stone to set the bevel in a shorter time. But for anything else, I really like this setup. You do have to decide on an angle and stick with it for good results. I like 20 ish degress for utility knives, and 17 degrees for kitchen precision. A great tip for the 20-22 degree angle... just imagine a 45 degree angle, and go for half of that. No protractor or special measurement needed. I also have used 22 for kitchen knives in the past and it works great. I only switched to 17 when I got some better japanese knives. If you keep your knives maintained/refreshed, then you'll only need the 6000 side for that. But it's nice to have the 1k side for knives you get off ebay or if you forget and let an edge get too dull. Or if your kid grabs your chefs knife and plays ninja with it on a steel pipe in the garage. :-( and remember to get a flattening stone if you want real precision, like if you're using this for straight razors (which it is excellent for). That will keep this stones' sides perfectly flat. This is easy to use well if you just watch a few youtube videos and keep your angle right.

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