--- product_id: 1981755 title: "KW65 1000/6000 Grit Combination Whetstone with Plastic Base" brand: "king" price: "£35.11" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "King" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1981755-kw65-1000-6000-grit-combination-whetstone-with-plastic-base store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Sturdy plastic base for stable, slip-free use Water-soakable ceramic stone for smooth sharpening Dual grit 1000/6000 for sharpening & polishing KW65 1000/6000 Grit Combination Whetstone with Plastic Base **Brand:** king **Price:** £35.11 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔪 Sharpen smarter, not harder — elevate your edge game with King KW65! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** KW65 1000/6000 Grit Combination Whetstone with Plastic Base by king - **How much does it cost?** £35.11 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/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 - • **Two-in-One Precision:** Switch effortlessly between coarse sharpening and ultra-fine polishing with 1000/6000 grit combo. - • **Skill Meets Simplicity:** Ideal for managers who appreciate craftsmanship—master the art of sharpening without the clutter of multiple stones. - • **Water-Activated Ceramic:** Soak and sharpen—water retention ensures consistent, razor-sharp edges every time. - • **Pro-Level Results at Home:** Trusted by enthusiasts and pros alike for restoring neglected blades to kitchen-ready perfection. - • **Stable Base, Confident Grip:** Non-slip plastic base keeps your sharpening steady, so you never miss the perfect angle. ## Overview The KING KW65 is a premium 8" x 2.5" ceramic whetstone featuring dual 1000 and 6000 grit surfaces for both sharpening and polishing. Designed with a water-soakable stone and a sturdy plastic base, it offers stable, slip-resistant use. Perfect for professionals and enthusiasts, it delivers precise, razor-sharp edges with consistent performance, making it a top choice for kitchen knife maintenance. ## 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: Good stones, great price. - 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. Review: Good and easy to use, sharpen your tools in mins. - Super nice whetstone for sharpening tools and knives. I bought this because it was made in Japan...which is great cuz all my leather tools are the same. I use this to sharpen my skiving knife and some kitchen knives. As instructed, soak in water first then use. Once it's wet, it won't move around when you put it on the stand. Mine came from desertcart and no damage at all...and I have been using this for about 1 and 1/2 years.....before writing this review. I spend about 2-3 mins sharpening my skiving knife and can use it for weeks, daily use.....because I am lazy and do wait until it's pretty dull to sharpen again. After a few mins, knife is crazy sharp and cuts through thick leather like butter. ## 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 | #23,450 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #28 in Sharpening Stones | | Brand | King | | Brand Name | King | | Color | Brown | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 4,624 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 | 1 Pounds | | 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 | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** King - **Color:** Brown - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 04963188104426 - **Grit Type:** Fine, Ultra Fine - **Item Weight:** 16 ounces - **Manufacturer:** King - **Material:** Ceramic - **Number of Items:** 2 - **Product Dimensions:** 8"L x 2"W x 1"H ## Images ![KW65 1000/6000 Grit Combination Whetstone with Plastic Base - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61fw54tWlfL.jpg) ![KW65 1000/6000 Grit Combination Whetstone with Plastic Base - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71R-WgTpbbL.jpg) ![KW65 1000/6000 Grit Combination Whetstone with Plastic Base - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81MJOj0iVRL.jpg) ![KW65 1000/6000 Grit Combination Whetstone with Plastic Base - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71D2DEOVgkL.jpg) ![KW65 1000/6000 Grit Combination Whetstone with Plastic Base - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31fMzZXfwAL.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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good and easy to use, sharpen your tools in mins. *by S***0 on September 24, 2025* Super nice whetstone for sharpening tools and knives. I bought this because it was made in Japan...which is great cuz all my leather tools are the same. I use this to sharpen my skiving knife and some kitchen knives. As instructed, soak in water first then use. Once it's wet, it won't move around when you put it on the stand. Mine came from Amazon and no damage at all...and I have been using this for about 1 and 1/2 years.....before writing this review. I spend about 2-3 mins sharpening my skiving knife and can use it for weeks, daily use.....because I am lazy and do wait until it's pretty dull to sharpen again. After a few mins, knife is crazy sharp and cuts through thick leather like butter. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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. ## 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.co.uk/products/1981755-kw65-1000-6000-grit-combination-whetstone-with-plastic-base](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1981755-kw65-1000-6000-grit-combination-whetstone-with-plastic-base) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-03*