{"product_id":"xinzuo-1000-5000-premium-whetstone-set","title":"1000\/5000 Premium Whetstone Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eYour knives aren't blunt because they're bad knives. They're blunt because sharpening them is annoying and most people put it off for months. This set makes it less annoying, and the 5000-grit finish means you won't be sharpening again any time soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo Grits That Do Different Jobs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1000-grit side is where the real work happens. It pulls a proper biting edge out of a neglected blade and removes the small rolls you get from hitting a chopping board too hard. The 5000-grit side is the one most home cooks actually need but rarely have: coarse enough to cut quickly, fine enough to leave a polished edge that \u003cem\u003estays\u003c\/em\u003e sharp through a week of meal prep. It won't give you the mirror finish of an 8000, but your salmon fillets and chicken thighs won't know the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Kit Worth Having\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stone drops into a non-slip base so it doesn't shift while you work. The angle guide clips onto the spine and keeps your bevel consistent, which matters more than technique for most home sharpeners. Soak the stone for five to ten minutes before you start. Work the 1000 side until you raise a burr, then switch to the 5000 for ten light strokes per side. Rinse between grits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- missing: exact kit accessory list (base material, angle guide style, any additional items) -- confirm against supplier invoice when available --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual-sided 1000 (sharpening) \/ 5000 (finishing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e White corundum (aluminium oxide)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Everyday kitchen knives that need a sharp working edge without mirror polish good for chef knives, santoku, and utility knives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e XZ-ZS-MDS1-5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Xinzuo Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44137522593843,"sku":"XZ-ZS-MDS1-5","price":74.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/0441\/6563\/files\/10005000-premium-whetstone-set-7047183.jpg?v=1776922511","url":"https:\/\/xinzuo.com.au\/products\/xinzuo-1000-5000-premium-whetstone-set","provider":"Xinzuo Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}