1 / 6Amazon Basics DS-WSTAMZ003 Dual-Sided 1000/6000-Grit Whetstone
Amazon Basics DS-WSTAMZ003 is a water-using, dual-sided whetstone with 1000- and 6000-grit surfaces, an angle guide and a non-slip bamboo base. Its two grits provide a sharpening side and a finer finishing side, while the supplied guide may help users maintain a consistent angle. The listing describes use on kitchen, pocket and hunting knives, scissors and other cutting tools.
At a glance
- Two sharpening surfaces are listed: 1000 grit and 6000 grit.
- Uses water instead of oil and is described as rinsing clean with water.
- Includes an angle guide and a silicone holder within a non-slip bamboo base, according to the listing.
- Listing claims use with kitchen knives, scissors, pocket knives, hunting knives and other cutting tools.
- Manufacturer listing states a 1-year limited warranty.
Reference price: $40.95
Price checked: Nov 13, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The 1000/6000-grit pairing offers both a sharpening surface and a finer finishing surface in one stone.
- Water-based use avoids the need for sharpening oil, and the listing says the stone rinses clean with water.
- The listed angle guide and base components may help with positioning the blade and keeping the stone in place.
Technical specifications
7 specifications| Brand | Amazon Basics |
|---|---|
| Model | DS-WSTAMZ003 |
| Grit type | 1000/6000 |
| Dimensions listed | 21.3L x 9.1W x 4.6H centimetres |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 952.54 g |
| Material listed | silicone |
|---|---|
| Colour | Black & Grey |
What to know before buying
- The listing instructs users to submerge the stone before assembly and use. Follow its sharpening steps and take care when handling exposed blades.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Knife owners who want one water-using stone with a sharpening and finer finishing side.
- Buyers who want an angle guide and a non-slip base as part of the sharpening setup.
- People sharpening kitchen knives, scissors, pocket knives or hunting knives, as claimed in the listing.
Less suited to
- Shoppers seeking a powered or pull-through sharpener rather than a manual whetstone.
- Buyers who specifically need a grit combination other than 1000/6000.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback reports that the stone sharpens knives to a useful level and describes it as handy, with positive impressions of performance, quality, versatility and value. Those impressions align with the listed dual-grit format and broad range of intended cutting tools, but the feedback does not establish a particular sharpening result for every blade or user.
Positive themes
- Customer feedback describes useful sharpening results and says knives become sharper.
- Feedback also speaks positively about product quality, versatility and value.
Frequently asked questions
Does this stone use water or oil?
The listing says it uses water rather than oil and can be rinsed with water after sharpening.
What are the two grit surfaces?
The listed grit type is 1000/6000. The manufacturer describes the 1000 side for sharpening and the 6000 side for finer finishing.
What tools can it sharpen?
The listing claims it can sharpen kitchen knives, scissors, pocket knives, hunting knives and other cutting tools.
What warranty is listed?
The manufacturer listing states that the product is backed by an Amazon Basics 1-year limited warranty.
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