r/sharpening is a subreddit with 212k members. They frequently recommend/review whetstone, sharpening stone, and sharpener, and the most common flair used is question, new gear, and showcase.
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
: "Trying to win a bet"
42 posts
#2
New gear
: "What whet stones are the best?"
4 posts
#3
Showcase
: "New tip"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/sharpening
Yearly
+36k members(20.2%)
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Last updated: October 24, 2026