The Belgian whetstone is rather quickly compared to a 4000 - 8000 grit whetstone, compared to the Japanese grit system, but one should bear in mind that it is a natural product, so no stone is 100% identical. The grit designation serves purely as an indication and says little about the specific properties of the stone. The advantage over other whetstones is: the Belgian whetstone sharpens very finely and very quickly. No other whetstone possesses this combination.

Because of their hardness, the garnets are capable of sharpening any type of steel including stainless steel ( Inox 18/8 and 18/10, among others), Damascus Steel and HSS High Speed Steel. The geometric shape of the garnets gives another unique feature to the whetstone. Due to their flattened shape, the garnets polish the metal without leaving tiny burrs behind. This results in a fine shine without scratches on the cut, significantly increasing comfort during use.

The cut of all kinds of tools such as chisels, gouges and axes is polished so finely that wood fibres, among others, are cut quickly and cleanly, resulting in a smooth finish. Indentations in the surface are non-existent. This makes the stone so coveted by woodworkers and sculptors, among others.

Various fields of application of the Belgian sharpening stone range from razors, all kinds of cook and kitchen knives, hunting and pocket knives to chopping and cutting tools.