The Problem with Traditional Sharpening Setups (and How Whetgrip® Fixes It)
If you’ve worked on the kill floor or behind a butcher’s block, you’ve probably seen it all—stones propped on tea towels, wedged against a chopping board, or just sliding loose on a wet bench. It’s not just frustrating—it’s dangerous.
I’ve seen stones crack on the floor, knives dig into palms, and worst of all—blokes sharpening badly because the stone won’t stay still.
That’s why I built Whetgrip®.
🧻 Rags, blocks, and bodge jobs don’t belong on the bench
Let’s be honest—propping a whetstone on a damp rag isn’t “technique.” It’s a workaround.
It slips. It folds. It throws your angle off. And worse, it puts hands where they shouldn’t be: near the blade.
🧱 Whetgrip® gives you a proper base
Made from food-safe silicone, Whetgrip® locks both the stone and the surface underneath it. No wobble. No makeshift stabilisers. Just a firm, grippy cradle that holds your kit steady—even under pressure.
💥 It’s built to take a beating
We’ve made Whetgrip® tough enough for real-world abuse.
Steriliser-safe. High-grip. Temperature-resistant. No moving parts to break, no clamps to fail.
💷 Save your stone, save your skin
Dropped stones cost money. Slipped hands cost more.
Whetgrip® keeps everything where it should be, so you can sharpen fast, clean, and safe.
Trade-built. No gimmicks. Just grip.
When I started out in the trade, no one handed you advice—you were expected to just get on with it. That’s why tools like Whetgrip® matter. They’re not just built for performance—they’re built to help new lads sharpen right and stay safe from the start.