Messermeister Two Sided Water Stone 400/1000 Grit

Experience Professional Knife Sharpening at Home with a Two-Sided Water Stone for Heavy Reprofiling and Edge Setting

The Messermeister Two Sided Water Stone 400/1000 Grit covers the first two stages of the sharpening process - aggressive metal removal on the 400 grit side for chipped or very dull edges, then edge setting on the 1000 grit side to restore a clean, sharp working edge ready for finishing.

The Specs

• Grit: 400 (extra coarse side) / 1000 (coarse side)
• Type: Water stone (requires soaking before use)
• Brand: Messermeister
• Use: Knife sharpening - heavy reprofiling and edge setting

The Water Stone

The 400/1000 stone is the workhorse of the sharpening kit - designed for knives that need more than a touch-up. The 400 grit side removes metal quickly, making it ideal for reprofiling a damaged edge, fixing chips, or establishing a new bevel angle. The 1000 grit side refines that work into a clean, sharp edge ready for finishing on a finer stone. Pair with a 3000/6000 finishing stone to complete the sharpening system.

Care and Maintenance

• Soak in water for 5-10 minutes before use
• Keep the stone wet throughout sharpening - add water as needed
• Rinse and dry after use, store flat to prevent warping
• Flatten the stone periodically with a leveling stone to maintain a flat surface
• Do not use on serrated or single-bevel knives without specialist knowledge