r/sharpening is a subreddit with 206k members. They frequently recommend/review whetstone, sharpening stone, and sharpener, and the most common flair used is question, showcase, and new gear.
A subreddit for sharpening edged tools.
Products Discussed in r/sharpening
Whetstone
153 reviews
#1
Shapton
4.8★ from 35 reviews
#2
King
4.0★ from 24 reviews
#3
Naniwa
4.7★ from 19 reviews
Sharpening Stone
129 reviews
#1
Shapton
4.6★ from 19 reviews
#2
King
4.1★ from 14 reviews
#3
Naniwa
4.5★ from 11 reviews
Sharpener
66 reviews
#1
Work Sharp
4.5★ from 17 reviews
#2
Worksharp
4.4★ from 7 reviews
#3
Lansky
4.3★ from 4 reviews
Flair Used in r/sharpening
#1
Question
: "To the very few people that remember the "500 strops" post, have I redeemed myself?"
63 posts
#2
Showcase
: "Grinding and shaping an old wrench into a 6” sheepsfoot knife (Source: @ntforge on TikTok.)"
18 posts
#3
New gear
: "Are these $25 "Natural" Sharpening Stones from Amazon actually real? (Review & Testing)"
6 posts
Member Growth in r/sharpening
Yearly
+38k members(22.4%)
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Last updated: August 11, 2026