The Samura 5000-grit whetstone is versatile and suitable not only for high-quality kitchen knives, but also ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and sharpening hard blades. Since the 5000 grit is on the finer side, it is primarily used for honing and polishing (polishing edge) to achieve a razor-sharp finish and a first-class edge. While it is perfectly suited for the final touch on outdoor knives and tools, a stone with a lower grit should be used first for rough repairs or the initial sharpening of these tools.