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product_id: 287548121
title: "Pro Standard Whetstone, Medium Grit"
brand: "king"
price: "NZ$138"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "King"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/287548121-pro-standard-whetstone-medium-grit
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# Water-activated for clog-free sharpening 8.1 inch length for stable honing 800 grit medium-coarse precision Pro Standard Whetstone, Medium Grit

**Brand:** king
**Price:** NZ$138
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Sharpen like a pro, slice like a boss.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pro Standard Whetstone, Medium Grit by king
- **How much does it cost?** NZ$138 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/287548121-pro-standard-whetstone-medium-grit)

## 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

- • **Trusted by Thousands:** 4.6-star rating from over 2,300 users proves this is the go-to stone for serious knife care.
- • **Water-Powered Sharpness:** Japanese water stone tech prevents clogging, ensuring a consistently fresh sharpening surface.
- • **Perfectly Sized for Control:** Generous 8-1/8 inch length offers stability and precision for professional honing.
- • **Revive Dull Blades Instantly:** Medium 800 grit cuts fast to repair and reshape damaged edges with ease.
- • **Complete Sharpening Guide Included:** Step-by-step instructions and diagrams make mastering your edge effortless.

## Overview

The King Pro Standard Whetstone is a premium Japanese medium-coarse (800 grit) water stone designed to quickly restore dull or damaged knife edges. Measuring 8-1/8 inches long, it offers a stable surface for precise honing. Unlike oil stones, it uses water to prevent clogging and maintain a fresh sharpening surface. Ideal for professionals and enthusiasts, it includes detailed honing instructions and enjoys high user satisfaction with a 4.6-star rating from over 2,300 reviews.

## Description

Unlike Western man-made stones, water rather than oil is used on Japanese stones to prevent the surface from being clogged with metal particles. We offer two classes of stone: coarse and finishing. The coarse stones are 250, 800, 1000, and 1200 grit. The 250 and 800 grit are faster cutting and used for repairing nicked edges or reshaping a bevel. The 1000 or 1200 grit stones are used for the first stage of the actual sharpening. Japanese water stones are softer than Western styles causing a fresh, sharp surface to be continually exposed to the tool edge.

Review: excelente produto - pedra muito boa e grande, para uso pessoal durara o resto da vida
Review: 良く砥げる - 今まで1200番で砥いでいたが時間がかかるために購入、大変良く砥げる。家庭用包丁ならこれだけでもOK、番手を上げて仕上げるも良し。

## Features

- Medium-coarse (Grit 800) whetstone hones knife edges
- Useful for dull and damaged blades
- Requires submersion in water before use
- 8-1/8 inches long, 2-3/4 inches wide, 1-1/4 inches thick
- Honing instructions and diagrams included

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00005OL3N |
| Best Sellers Rank | #64,348 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #98 in Sharpening Stones |
| Brand | KING |
| Brand Name | KING |
| Color | Red |
| Colour | Red |
| Country of Publication | Japan |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 394 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04963188100107 |
| Grit Type | Medium |
| Grit type | Medium |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 22.6L x 7.1W x 3.6H centimeters |
| Item Weight | 0.01 Ounces |
| Item weight | 0.01 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | Global |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 0300014 |
| Material | Stone |
| Material Type | Stone |
| Model Number | 800 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product dimensions | 22.6L x 7.1W x 3.6H centimeters |
| UPC | 798256062216 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** KING
- **Colour:** Red
- **Item weight:** 0.01 Ounces
- **Material:** Stone
- **Product dimensions:** 22.6L x 7.1W x 3.6H centimeters

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ excelente produto
*by A***R on 19 October 2025*

pedra muito boa e grande, para uso pessoal durara o resto da vida

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 良く砥げる
*by ス***チ on 31 July 2025*

今まで1200番で砥いでいたが時間がかかるために購入、大変良く砥げる。家庭用包丁ならこれだけでもOK、番手を上げて仕上げるも良し。

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfetto. Non c’è niente da poter criticare.
*by C***N on 27 July 2025*

Mi è stata consigliata da un Itamae-san di 70 anni, con oltre 50 anni di esperienza in un ristorante di sushi in Giappone. Dopo 3 anni dall’acquisto, devo dire che aveva pienamente ragione. Questa pietra affila i coltelli tradizionali giapponesi con una velocità impressionante, molto più rapidamente rispetto ad altre pietre della stessa grana. Funziona bene anche con lame in acciaio inox. La grana è più che sufficiente per ottenere un filo tagliente adatto al sashimi. Per l’uso quotidiano in cucina, non ritengo necessario passare a grane più fini, a meno che non si voglia una manutenzione estremamente precisa e quasi maniacale. Grana più grezza = affilatura più veloce Grana più fine = affilatura più lenta, ma filo più pulito e meno seghettato Questa pietra rappresenta un eccellente equilibrio tra rapidità e qualità del filo. È perfetta per la manutenzione quotidiana: consente di rimuovere piccola mancanza del filo e affilare il coltello fino a tagliare la carta con facilità, senza dover acquistare pietre di grana diversa. Prima usavo una pietra a doppia faccia con due grane diverse, ma richiedeva il triplo del tempo. Da quando ho questa, uso solo questa. Un altro punto di forza è lo spessore abbondante, davvero raro in questa fascia di prezzo. Ha un rapporto qualità/prezzo imbattibile. Consigliatissima a chi affila i coltelli a mano e cerca un compromesso ideale tra efficienza, durata e precisione. Complimenti King made in Japan.

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-06-05*