Fine grit whetstones only need a few minutes of soaking; some chefs do not soak their fine grit stones to prevent any risk of cracking. Coarse grit whetstones should soak for 15 to 20 minutes.

Chef Carla Hall's 3 secrets to extra creamy stone ground grits When cooked properly, grits are velvety and perfect to enjoy for any meal. So, chef and TV host Carla Hall shares her three easy tips ...

Medium-grit stone has a range of 600 to 1,000, removing less material than coarse stone. And fine-grit stone has a range of 1,000 to 3,000, removing the least amount of metal.

The other stone has 4000-grit on one face and 8000-grit on the other. Soak both stones in a bucket of water for 30 minutes before using them. Also, fill a spray bottle with clean water.

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Whetstone Sharpening 101 A proper stone sharpening system will include two or three abrasives, each with a different grit, or particle size.