MIDO Whetstone Sharpening Stone 400/1000
- 400 and 1000 grit sides
- Green silicon carbide stone
- 7 x 2.25 x 1.125 inches stone
- Water stone, soak 5-10 minutes, no oil
- Silicone holder in a non-slip acacia wood base
- 1.5 pounds
Updated 15 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A two-sided water stone with a coarse side for reshaping and a finer side for polishing, set in a non-slip base for steady sharpening. It needs a practiced hand, since no angle guide is listed.
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ASIN: B0874RJWVM
Overview
Not an electric or pull-through sharpener, this MIDO kit is a two-sided silicon carbide water stone that sharpens by hand. The coarse side reshapes dull edges, the fine side smooths them, and a silicone holder grips the stone inside a wood base.
Control over the edge is the reason to buy, since a stone sharpens almost any blade from kitchen knives to axes. Water lubrication means no honing oil to buy or clean up. The limit is skill: without an angle guide, holding a steady angle takes practice.
Who it's for
Home cooks, anglers, hunters and gardeners who maintain several blades get one stone for reshaping and polishing. People who want fast, guided sharpening with no learning curve should choose a pull-through tool.
Pros and cons
- Coarse and fine grits in one stone
- Uses water, not oil
- Silicone holder and wood base resist slipping
- Works on knives, scissors, pruners and axes
- No angle guide listed
- Fine side stops short of a mirror polish
- Stone needs soaking before each use
- Freehand technique takes practice
Performance notes
Edge quality depends on holding a consistent angle, which the stone itself does not set for you. The coarse side removes metal quickly to rebuild a damaged edge, and the fine side refines the scratches it leaves. Soaking the stone and adding water carries away metal particles so the surface does not clog.
Specifications
| Brand | MIDO |
|---|---|
| Color | Green |
| Grit Type | Coarse |
| Material Type | Carborundum |
| Number Of Packs | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Do I use oil on the MIDO whetstone?
No. It is a water stone: soak it for 5-10 minutes before use and add water as needed while sharpening.
Which side of the MIDO stone do I use first?
Start on the 400 grit dark green side to reshape the edge, then finish on the 1000 grit light green side to smooth and polish.
Can the MIDO whetstone sharpen scissors and axes?
Yes. The listing names scissors, pruners, axes, straight razors and hunting knives along with kitchen knives.