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Knifewear 220 Grit Sharpening Stone

Knifewear 220 Grit Sharpening Stone

Regular price £25.00 GBP
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This 220 Grit whetstone is the fastest coarse stone we’ve found. It removes steel efficiently and dishes slowly. You will still need to use a truing stone after every 2-4 knives are sharpened, but it is minimal compared to other stones on the market.

When to use this stone

  • Great for beginners looking to start and new edge on their very dull knife.
  • Quick removal of steel, great for removing Nicks and chips off the edge.
  • Removing Low spots on wide bevels with thinning a knife.
  • Creates a nice foundation for progression into finer grits.
  • A Shop standard. Perfect for anyone getting into the sharpening, a quality stone that won't break the bank

About Knifewear - Knifewear is Canada's largest retailer of Japanese knives and sharpening supplies. The Knifewear range of stones provides incredible quality and performance at a very reasonable price. Whether you're sharpening knives or razors, Knifewear stones will live up to their reputation.

Grit 220
Stone Usage Prep Soak
Dimensions 210 mm(L) x 70 mm(W) x 20 mm(H)
Series Knifewear Stones and Gear
Brand Knifewear x Naniwa
Made in Japan

Sharpening knives can be one of the most satisfying and fun skills to learn and do. Whether you’re an old hand at sharpening, or just starting out, we want to give you a few tips to help you get the most out of your water stones. If you have any questions about care or technique, please feel free to get in touch, our contact information is below.

Waterstone tips:

  • Use plenty of water. Periodically splash your stones with water as you use them to prevent the stone from plugging up with residue.
  • Some stones require soaking in water for about 20 minutes prior to use, others only require a splash of water while sharpening. Knifewear brand stones tell you what they require on the package. A good way to tell which a stone requires is to splash it with water, if the stone immediately sucks up all the water on it, soak it. If it
    pools on top don’t soak it.
  • Stones take on steel residue with use. A small Nagura stone can help clean the surface like an eraser.
  • Use a truing stone to keep the stone surface flat. Softer stones might require this before every sharpening session. This will help you to maintain the correct angle for sharpening, which is critical for creating the best knife edge.
  • We suggest lightly beveling the edges of the stone with a truing stone to avoid cutting yourself, and to prevent chips from coming off.
  • In dry climates, certain stones can be vulnerable to cracking if they dry too quickly. To avoid this, wrap these stones in a damp tea towel and allow to dry more slowly. These include the Knifewear 4000 and 8000, as well as the Naniwa Professional series.

Important!

  • Do not keep stones in direct sunlight, extreme heat or cold
    (e.g. Inside a car in winter) and avoid dropping them.
  • Always wipe excess water off from the stone before storing.
  • Never ever use oil on a water stone. It will ruin it.
  • Have fun!

Shipping and Returns

We aim to ship your order within 1 business day at Knifewear, if there is a hold up, we'll aim to let you know and give you a timeline.

We offer $3 shipping on orders over $100* anywhere in Canada and $200* to customers in the USA. We ship worldwide, and offer up to the minute rates from our shipping partner DHL.

*Konro Grills and some other larger items are excluded from the free shipping offer.

How do I make a return on an online order?
No worries, we've got you sorted. Head over to https://knifewear.mom/returns and follow the prompts. 

Can I pick up my order Curbside / At the store?
Absolutely, as long as all the items you are looking for are in stock at the location you want to pickup from, you'll be able to select that at the checkout. If one or more items aren't at your preferred location we are happy to ship it to you. 

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Overall rating: 4.80916 / 5 from 131 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Knifewear 220 Grit Sharpening Stone is highly regarded for its efficiency in restoring knife edges, offering great value, and providing excellent customer service. It is praised for its quality and affordability, making it a popular choice for both beginners and experienced knife enthusiasts.

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  • Edge Restoration: 9%
  • Value for Money: 7%
  • Customer Service: 6%

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Review highlights

  • "Good stone, good price, friendly staff"Hassan K.
  • "Awesome quality and great service to help pick out the right tool!"Mark S.
  • "Have sharpened several knives so far and this stone has performed very well!"Jason C.

Reviews

Just in the nick of time

"Fast shipping, received my order the next day, well-packaged. I didn't know I needed this particular stone until I saw a Knifewear video. It's a lot less work when you start in the right place with the right quality of stone. Thank You!"

Iris B. (5/5)

Great quality stone

"I attended the knife sharpening class March 15 and purchased the 220 grit stone. I was eager to try it out on my other knives at home to practice what I learned. All my other knives are now sharp and a joy to use."

Jocelyne H. (5/5)

Course grit sharpening stone

"Replacement stone bought as replacement stone for set i purchased a few years ago. Staff was very helpful in helping me find the correct stone."

Brad G. (5/5)

Great stone! It’s pretty fast

"Great stone! It’s pretty fast and with a good slurry it’s not too scratchy. It doesn’t gouge too easily if you manage your pressure right. Very pleased with it."

Benoit B. (5/5)

So good

"It was great"

Cole R. (5/5)

Everyone who thins their knives

"Everyone who thins their knives should have one of these. It's a GREAT stone."

Stuart S. (5/5)

I use a stainless steel

"I use a stainless steel knife, and when I sharpen it with this whetstone, I can cut through ingredients very smoothly. Compared to other whetstones sold online for a similar price, I feel that the whetstones from Knifewear are on a whole different level."

Higa T. (5/5)

220 stone

"It’s a fantastic stone for my needs and I had a wonderful experience with the staff."

David R. (5/5)

220 grit

"Gets chips out and resets my edges fast on my knives that have been neglected because they were dull. I always start with this when I need fast results before I move on to the next stone. Works great!"

Tyler M. (5/5)

A Gritty Sharpening Stone

"This is the first sharpening stone I've purchased. I'm a novice sharpener yet in spite of that the 220 grit stone is putting a nice edge on my very old, very dull, knives."

Fred F. (5/5)

Q&A

Is it possible to permasoak this stone? Also asking for the Knifewear 1000 stone.
Hi there! Yes, this and the Knifewear 1000 stone can be permasoaked!

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