what are whetstones made of
EVERY SINGLE CUT MADE WEARS THE EDGE. Whetstones are the best way to grind, sharpen and hone an edge. This is the method used by the factory or workshop where the knife was originally made.
Stones come in a variety of grades, from rough (low number of grits) to ultra-fine (high number of grits). The grits themselves also have different shapes-nipple nodule, cone shape and shard shape â varying in performance in that order. These grits are all man made (silicon carbide or aluminium carbide) and then used to create a stone using clay or ceramic as a bonding agent to create a âbrickâ.