BearMoo 2-IN-1 Whetstone, 400/1000 Grit Knife Sharpening Stone - Green

This is my first whetstone as I’m normally a diamond steel kind of sharpener, from a first look the packaging is simple but effective. My stone came clean and I damaged like others I’ve seen on the reviews.So as a beginner I read that the time to soak isn’t the 5 mins on the instructions but a longer 10-15 mins and to use slight pressure on the “away” strokes and none to return as to not gouge the stone. The 500 grit side is more for the repair or correction of a blades edge removing more material quicker and the 1000 is to create the edge which is more than good enough to give a great edge but razor sharp edges will need a higher grit stone. This stone comes with the rubber gripper that works well and helps make the most of the stone. As a beginner you need to be aware of the angle and a 15 degree angle is optimal. This is a great beginner stone that doesn’t cost the earth and worth it to hone your skills and get a sharp blade again

I took a little time before writing this review, partly because I am lazy and forgetful but also partly because I wanted to see how my knife faired over time, with a few sharpening sessions on the BearMoo Sharpening Stone.I bought this product with a specific knife in mind, the one I use most in the kitchen and which at the time had lost its out of the box sharpness. I had always liked the idea of being able to sharpen my own knives and grew up using purpose built kitchen utensils which just never seemed to sharpen the blade that much. I figured invest in a stone and learn a new skill and you'll get way longer out of your knives, plus be able to buy much better quality knives and know they will be looked after to make them worth the extra money.I did a quick bit a research and landed on this entry level stone in terms of grit. The 400 side is for the bluntest edges and really only used to bring a knife back from the dead. I used this initially and on some really old knives but its the 1000 I use most. On my first attempt I thought it was just another pipedream idea and I would just end up making my knife worse and having to buy a new one. However after a couple of attempts I got the hang of it and have now used it to freshen up the blade a number of times, after it has a few months use and starts to struggle with slicing veg.I will likely invest in the next grit levels up and get another BearMoo Stone to improve the blade even further. The stone itself is great quality and comes packaged in a tight little box which is very unassuming placed away in the kitchen drawer. It also has a rubber holder to keep the stone in place but I find a tea towel works just as well and can be used to wipe the blade as you go along.Zero bad things to say about this product really. For the price its definitely worth having a go and trying to pick this skill up. Your kitchen skills and your cooking will thank you for it.

the BearMoo sharpening stone is a Corundum based composite material. It comes with a concise set of instructions and a non-slip holder, which works very well during use.The grain is much more consistent than many natural stones - which is prefect for beginners/intermediate users as it gives a very consistent hone across the surface, without any of the potential "inconsistencies" that you may expect from something that is a purely natural stone. With this in mind, in use it performs as one would expect. The 400 side is course enough to smooth our mild burrs and minor edge damage. The slurry it produces feels consistent and it produces it easily, yet without feeling too "soft" (mild would be the word IMO). The 1k side is equally as reliable, the finer grit works well very after the 400 to refine the edge. Granted, it will not give you a 100% mirror finish to the blade's edge that some may expect, but it can refine well if used sparingly and has given a much needed definition to the three knives (paring, cleaver and carving) I have needed to hone/improve.The only slight "issue" is the fact that the slurry on both grits is VERY easy to generate. The obvious implication is that this is not going to be the stone that you will be using for many years to come, factoring in the need for lapping it from time to time, it is going to be prone to wear. However, in this price bracket it is a reasonable expectation that it isn't going to be a "legacy" stone.So to sum up; a good starter/intermediate stone that provides a consistent grit to work well for various sharpening requirements, but one that has a very definite lifespan. Worth the money.

I approached purchasing a whetstone with a lot of trepidation but no need! Absolutely delighted with this.The packaging is robust and sturdy and the stone can be kept for safekeeping in the neat little inner box in which it was packed. Its The stone itself actually a rather attractive pale and dark sea green which I was not expecting so that is an added bonus. It sits in a rubber footing which I find secure enough to stop it sliding. The instructions on use are clear with helpful pictures. So - on to the sharpening. Trying to be bold - I started off and found it ...much easier than I expected. And strangely - therapeutic. Its rather nice hearing the sound of the blade against the stone. But most importantly of all , I now have a beautifully sharp knife again which I am rather proud of. I am now hunting around the house to find other objects to sharpen and the instructions do helpfully point what out what can and cannot be sharpened on the stone. I am really pleased with this item.

This is a great product! I’ve been using graded sandpaper, followed by polishing compound and a leather strop up to now for chisel and plane sharpening, but this is so much more effective and gives a far better finish. The stone itself has 400 and 1000 grit, and gives a really shiny and sharp finish. So far it is also hard enough that you won’t easily wear a trench in it while sharpening, so won’t need to reflatten it too often either. I am very pleased with the product and the price paid was very fair for the quality. The rubber ‘holder’ is grippy enough to stick to the workbench without slipping, so it’s really easy to use without needing to clamp it down. Cannot fault this product!