Why is it called a "wet-stone"? Should it be wetted with water for use?

As some of the other answers have alluded to by correctly spelling it "whet stone". "Whet" means to sharpen or hone, hence it is a "sharpening stone". It will whet without water or oil (it is simply an abrasive stone), wetting it simply prevents heat build up due to friction.

Is this whetstone worth buying? How does it work for Kitchen knife

My kitchen knives are the sharpest they have ever been. You need to use both sides of the stone for a perfect finish (20-30 mins a knife) but it's very therapeutic. I'm very happy with my purchase.

Don't whetstones need to be soaked for at least 12 hours?

Perhaps no idea. I did it for 20mins and I can cut through silk (probably). But if you want to soak it for 12 hours you can. I may have when I first got it, but can not remember. I just followed the insctructions. Either way its calming sharpening.

Do instructions come with this?

There is a little leaflet in the box, but that won’t teach you how to sharpen with a stone like this. If you’ve never used a stone like this, I suggest you look it up on YouTube. There are hundreds of videos on how to do it... once you’ve tried it a few times, you’ll get the hang of it. It’s not that difficult :-)

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SHAN ZU Sharpening Stone, Whetstone with Angle Guide Non-Slip Bamboo Base grit 1000/6000 Knife Sharpeners, Professional 2-in-1 Wetstone

SHAN ZU Sharpening Stone, Whetstone with Angle Guide Non-Slip Bamboo Base grit 1000/6000 Knife Sharpeners, Professional 2-in-1 Wetstone

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Material
Aluminium
Brand
SHAN ZU
Colour
Whetstone
Product dimensions
33L x 10W x 5H
Item weight
998 Grams
Grit type
Coarse Grit

📐Angle guide ensures perfect 15-20° sharpening

🔪1000/6000 dual grit for coarse & fine sharpening

🪵Non-slip bamboo base for stable sharpening

Description

🔪 Sharpen like a pro, slice like a boss!

STABLE BAMBOO BASE - Non-slip natural bamboo base keeps your sharpening steady and safe
DUAL GRIT PRECISION - Coarse 1000 grit + fine 6000 grit for razor-sharp edges
PERFECT ANGLE EVERY TIME - Built-in angle guide guarantees professional 15-20° sharpening accuracy
VERSATILE SHARPENING POWER - Ideal for kitchen knives, scissors, razors, axes, and more—one stone to rule them all
PREMIUM DURABILITY SUPPORT - High-quality white corundum stone with 365-day warranty and expert customer care

The SHAN ZU Sharpening Stone is a professional 2-in-1 whetstone featuring dual 1000 and 6000 grit surfaces for coarse sharpening and fine honing. It includes a non-slip bamboo base and an angle guide to ensure precise 15-20° sharpening, suitable for a wide range of blades from kitchen knives to axes. Made from durable white corundum, it offers long-lasting performance with easy water-based use and comes backed by a 365-day warranty.

Specifications

Brand	SHAN ZU
Model Number	SZ-2017-001
Colour	Whetstone
Product Dimensions	21.5 x 9.5 x 5.5 cm; 998 g
Material	Aluminium
Item Weight	998 g

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