Messermeister’s maintenance whetstone will keep your knives razor-sharp as regularly as you want. Designed for frequent use, this whetstone is a top choice for those that want super-sharp edges all the time. This stone has two sides: one side has 1000 grains per square centimetre and will do the initial sharpening of your blade. The other side has 3000 grains per square centimetre and will create a polished, razor-sharp finish. The Messermeister maintenance whetstone has a silicone base to guarantee secure, no-slip sharpening. Watch this step-by-step video to become a knife sharpening pro. Please note, this whetstone is hand wash only. About Messermeister Messermeister have been producing the highest quality steel knives since their foundation by Bernard Dressler in 1981. The name ‘Messer’ meaning knife and 'meister' meaning master not only roots the brand in their German heritage, but is indicative of the premium, hand-crafted blades they have been producing for decades. Now a female-owned company, Messermister continues to make quality and sustainably-sourced knives that are loved by professional chefs and home cooks alike. All Messermeister knives come with a ‘Knife For Life’ guarantee - reliable kitchenware that will really last for a lifetime.