1 / 7Gunpla #080125 Whetstone Set, 400/1000 and 3000/8000 Grit
Gunpla #080125 is a water whetstone set with two double-sided stones covering 400, 1000, 3000 and 8000 grit. The listed kit includes a bamboo base, angle guide, flattening stone and leather strop, offering a staged sharpening and finishing setup for home blade maintenance.
At a glance
- Four grit surfaces span coarse sharpening through fine edge finishing.
- The listing describes a water-use setup and says to soak the stones before sharpening. Its instructions differ on soak time.
- The claimed kit includes an angle guide, flattening stone and leather strop alongside the stones and bamboo base.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Four grit levels provide a coarse-to-fine sequence without requiring a separate stone for each listed grit.
- The claimed accessory set includes tools for positioning, flattening and finishing the edge.
Technical specifications
7 specifications| Brand | Gunpla |
|---|---|
| Model | #080125 |
| Dimensions listed | 17.8L x 5.8W x 2.7H centimetres |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 1800 Grams |
| Material listed | Stone |
|---|
| Grits | 400/1000 3000/8000 |
|---|---|
| Grit type | Coarse/Medium/Fine |
What to know before buying
- The instructions give two soak times, 5–10 minutes and 10–15 minutes. They also specify a 15–25° sharpening angle on the 400–1000 grit side, followed by tip-to-heel strokes on the fine side. Confirm the intended procedure if consistency matters.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Home cooks maintaining kitchen knives with a coarse-to-fine water-stone routine.
- Hobbyists who want a listed angle guide, flattening stone and strop in the same sharpening kit.
- Buyers looking to sharpen scissors, pocket knives or garden tools, which the listing names as intended uses.
Less suited to
- Buyers who need a clearly specified stone composition beyond the listed material, Stone.
- Anyone seeking a sharpening system with fully consistent preparation instructions without first resolving the differing soak times.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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31% 31% - 3 stars
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Aggregate ratings are mostly in the four- and five-star categories, with some three-star ratings, but the available sample is small and there are no written feedback details to explain the ratings. The ratings alone do not establish how well the stones sharpen or whether the claimed accessories are included. Buyers should weigh them alongside the listed four-grit range and check the kit contents and differing soak instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Which grit levels are included?
The set is described as having 400, 1000, 3000 and 8000 grit across two double-sided stones.
Does the listing say to soak the stones?
Yes. One instruction says 5–10 minutes and another says 10–15 minutes, so the supplied instructions are inconsistent.
What accessories are claimed in the kit?
The feature text claims a non-slip bamboo base, angle guide, flattening stone and leather strop, in addition to two double-sided stones.
What can the set be used to sharpen?
The listing names kitchen knives, scissors, pocket knives and garden tools.
