Chef Sharpening Set (Intermediate)
RICEKNIFE’s chef sharpening set adds #1000 and #3000 resin-bonded diamond stones to the Beginner set. Jacob Bech uses #250 only when an edge needs reshaping, then sharpens on #1000 and refines on #3000. The Chef set also includes a stone holder, leather strop, 1.5 micron compound and angle guide.
Who is the RICEKNIFE chef sharpening set for?
RICEKNIFE’s chef sharpening set suits chefs and home cooks who know the beginner route. Jacob Bech finishes most of his own knives at #3000, the last stone in the Chef set.
RICEKNIFE’s Chef sharpening set is a diamond sharpening kit from #250 to #3000 grit, with a holder, strop, compound and angle guide. RICEKNIFE sells the kit as Sharpening Set Chef (Intermediate).
- IRICEKNIFE’s Chef set has seven pieces and four grits, from #250 to #3000.
- IIJacob Bech finishes most of his own knives on the #3000 stone in RICEKNIFE’s Chef set.
- IIIRICEKNIFE’s diamond stones need no soaking and sharpen any steel, including HAP40 and ZDP189.
- IVRICEKNIFE’s Chef set costs €266, against €272 for its stones and compound bought one by one.
“In 2024, I began testing plated and resin-bonded diamond stones, and that changed the game again. Because diamond is harder than steel, it can sharpen any steel, and it does it fast.”Jacob Bech
How do I use the RICEKNIFE Sharpening Set Chef?
Use the #250 side of RICEKNIFE’s plated diamond stone only if the edge needs reshaping, then sharpen on #1000 and refine on #3000. Jacob Bech finishes on the leather strop with 1.5 micron diamond compound.
Jacob Bech’s route with the Chef set
- Secure the stone. Place RICEKNIFE’s plated diamond stone in the stone holder.
- #250 plated diamond. If the edge needs reshaping, sharpen on the #250 side of RICEKNIFE’s plated diamond stone with light to moderate pressure until a small burr forms along the entire edge.
- Dampen #1000. Dampen RICEKNIFE’s #1000 resin-bonded diamond stone with water, without soaking.
- #1000 resin-bonded. Sharpen on RICEKNIFE’s #1000 resin-bonded diamond stone with light to moderate pressure, following the knife’s existing edge angle.
- Dampen #3000. Dampen RICEKNIFE’s #3000 resin-bonded diamond stone with water.
- #3000 resin-bonded. Refine the edge on RICEKNIFE’s #3000 resin-bonded diamond stone, moving from light pressure to very light strokes.
- Leather strop. Finish on the leather strop with RICEKNIFE’s 1.5 micron diamond stropping compound, keeping the cutting edge trailing.
Beginner tutorial · start here
How to Sharpen Knives: A Beginner's GuideWatch Jacob
Start with Jacob Bech’s beginner tutorial, then the Chef tutorial. For #6000 and #12000, see the Professional sharpening set.
Chef tutorial · intermediateHow to sharpen like a chefIs the Chef set cheaper than buying the parts separately?
RICEKNIFE’s Chef set costs €266. Bought separately, RICEKNIFE’s plated #250/#1150 stone, #1000 and #3000 resin-bonded stones, and diamond stropping compound cost €74 + €87 + €87 + €24 = €272. RICEKNIFE’s Chef set also includes the holder, strop and angle guide.
- Plated stone
- Plated diamond stone 250/1150, 200 × 75 × 8 mm, 955 g
- Resin-bonded stones
- Resin-bonded diamond stones #1000 and #3000, 200 × 75 × 21 mm, 640 g each
- Holder
- Stone holder, bamboo with a PVC surface and PVC feet, 210 × 85 × 32 mm, 343 g
- Strop
- Thick vegetable-tanned leather on a bamboo base
- Compound
- Diamond stropping compound, 1.5 micron, 14 g
- EAN
- 5745001040727
Should I choose the Beginner, Chef or Professional sharpening set?
RICEKNIFE’s Chef set is the Beginner set plus the #1000 and #3000 resin-bonded diamond stones. The Professional set adds #6000 and #12000.
| In the box | Beginner set | Chef set | Professional set |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plated diamond stone 250/1150 | ● | ● | ● |
| Stone holder | ● | ● | ● |
| Leather strop with bamboo base | ● | ● | ● |
| Diamond stropping compound, 1.5 micron | ● | ● | ● |
| Angle guide | ● | ● | ● |
| Resin-bonded diamond stone 1000 | – | ● | ● |
| Resin-bonded diamond stone 3000 | – | ● | ● |
| Resin-bonded diamond stone 6000 | – | – | ● |
| Resin-bonded diamond stone 12000 | – | – | ● |
| Price | €174 | €266 | €400 |
Should I choose the Chef or the Professional sharpening set?
RICEKNIFE’s Chef set ends at #3000, where Jacob Bech finishes most of his own knives. RICEKNIFE’s Professional set adds #6000 and #12000 for detailed finishing work, such as polishing after thinning.
Is 3000 grit enough to finish a kitchen knife?
Yes, RICEKNIFE’s #3000 resin-bonded diamond stone can be the final stage for a sharp working edge before the leather strop. Jacob Bech says the Chef set suits home cooks as much as chefs.
Do I always have to start on the 250 grit side?
No, the #250 side of RICEKNIFE’s plated diamond stone is for shaping the edge or bringing back a very blunt knife. A dull knife that is not damaged can start on RICEKNIFE’s #1000 resin-bonded diamond stone.
Do the stones in the Chef set need soaking?
No, none of the three diamond stones in RICEKNIFE’s Chef set needs soaking. RICEKNIFE’s #1000 and #3000 resin-bonded diamond stones are splash-and-go, so you only dampen them with water before sharpening.
Can a beginner start with the Chef sharpening set?
Yes, RICEKNIFE’s Chef set contains every part of the Beginner set, so you can start on Jacob Bech’s beginner route with #250, #1150 and the strop. Jacob Bech still recommends the Beginner set for first-time sharpeners.
Can I add 6000 and 12000 grit stones to the Chef set later?
Yes, RICEKNIFE sells the #6000 and #12000 resin-bonded diamond stones one by one. Jacob Bech suggests buying only the stones you are missing if you already own a stone holder and a leather strop.
Can Jacob Bech tell me if the Chef set suits my knife?
Send Jacob Bech a photo of your knife on WhatsApp: +45 20 46 46 90. Jacob Bech can then suggest the Chef or the Professional set.
Jacob Bech also offers private sharpening lessons. To book a lesson, contact Jacob Bech on WhatsApp or phone at +45 20 46 46 90, or at [email protected].
RICEKNIFE · Linbech ApS · Nurdugsvej 4, 2670 Greve, Denmark · +45 20 46 46 90 · [email protected]
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