equipment$15–50used in 3 side quests

Combination whetstone (1000/6000 grit)

A two-sided sharpening stone for maintaining kitchen knives. The coarse side repairs dull edges, the fine side polishes them sharp enough for professional-level cutting.

What to look for

  1. 11000 grit on one side, 6000 grit on other (this specific combination)
  2. 2At least 7" long to accommodate chef's knives
  3. 3Non-slip base or rubber feet included
  4. 4Stone material that soaks water (not oil stones)

Skip

  • Combination grits too similar to each other
  • Stones shorter than 6 inches
  • Sets requiring expensive special oils

Used for: Sharpening kitchen knives between uses · Learning proper sharpening angle control · Restoring dull blades to working sharpness · Maintaining edge retention on quality knives

Side quests that use it

Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.