Never guess your sharpening angle again. Select your knife type to reveal the precise bevel angle, recommended stone grits, and the physical coin trick to lock in your angle.
Place 2 standard coins (quarters) stacked directly under the spine of the knife while resting on the whetstone.
Physical spine elevation: approx. 3.5mm under spine
1000 grit (sharp) -> 6000 grit (polish)
Use the medium grit to form an even wire burr; transition to the high-grit waterstone to polish the apex.
Push-cutting or gentle forward draw slicing.
The premier all-purpose Japanese knife. An acute 15-degree bevel slices through proteins and vegetables with minimal resistance.
Uneven passes cause your cutting bevel to migrate off-center. Tap to count strokes per side: