Rank #6 in Best Knife Sharpener 2026: The Grit Field Holds a Word
Amazon Basics Whetstone Dual Sided 1000/6000 Grit with Angle Guide
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Amazon Basics whetstone costs £11.59 and is rated 4.5 stars from 1,560 ratings, with 1000 and 6000 grit sides and an angle guide.
It takes sixth because it is the only sharpener here whose grit field states numbers rather than adjectives, while a stone asks for practice in a way the pull-through tools do not.
How those 1,560 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Grit as listed | 1000/6000 |
|---|---|
| Sharpening medium | Water, not oil |
| Included | Angle guide |
| Base | Non-slip bamboo |
| Item weight | 953 g |
| Ratings | 4.5 from 1,560 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I have never had sharper knifes, quit stalling and get one of these”
Verified purchase“All good great I love it works well, unable to take a photo because I am at work.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Knife Sharpener 2026: The Grit Field Holds a Word.
Rank #1
AnySharp Knife Sharpener, Hands-Free Suction, 20 Degree, Black
£8.00
Rank #2
AnySharp Knife Sharpener Silver, Hands-Free Suction, 20 Degree
£10.00
Rank #3
Smart Sharp Knife Sharpener 3-Stage with Ceramic and Carbide Slots
£12.99
Rank #4
Diamond Edge No.1 Knife Sharpener, 2-Stage, Tungsten Carbide
£12.99
Questions people ask
What does 1000/6000 mean?
One side is a sharpening grade, the other a finishing grade.
Water or oil?
Water, which the listing states.
Is it hard to use?
It takes practice, and the supplied angle guide removes most of the guesswork.
Will it remove metal like a carbide sharpener?
Far less, which is the point of it.
Why is it sixth?
Because it is the only listing with honest grit numbers, but it asks more of the user than the tools above it.
How many ratings does it have?
1560 at the time of collection, averaging 4.5 stars, with 71 per cent five-star and 2 per cent one-star.
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