EquipmentRepair Kit
Sharpening Stone
A Sharpening Stone is a repair item in DayZ used to repair sharp tools and bladed weapons, such as knives and axes. It can restore compatible sharp items from Damaged or Badly Damaged back up to Worn condition.
Quick item summary
TypeRepair Kit
Main useRepair sharp tools and bladed weapons
Repairs toWorn
Repair withNone
Inventory size1 × 2
Quick answer
The Sharpening Stone is a small repair item used to maintain sharp tools and bladed weapons. It is useful for keeping knives, axes, and other cutting tools functional during long survival runs.
In-game description
“This whetstone can be used to sharpen edges of various bladed weapons and tools.”
Main Uses
How to use this item
Repair a knife or axe
Use a Sharpening Stone on compatible sharp items to restore durability.
- Place the damaged knife, axe, or compatible sharp item in your hands or inventory.
- Combine it with the Sharpening Stone.
- Hold the repair action until it finishes.
- Check the item's condition after the repair.
Maintain survival tools
A Sharpening Stone is useful for keeping cutting tools functional during long trips.
- Inspect your knife, axe, or cutting tool regularly.
- Repair it before it becomes ruined.
- Save the Sharpening Stone for important tools if supplies are limited.
How to get Sharpening Stone
- Search farm loot areas.
- Check barns, sheds, rural buildings, and farming locations.
- Look around areas where tools and survival utility items can spawn.
- Take one from abandoned bases, stashes, or other players when safe.
Important notes
- Sharpening Stones repair sharp tools and bladed weapons.
- They can restore compatible items from Damaged or Badly Damaged to Worn.
- They cannot repair an item that is already Ruined.
- The Sharpening Stone loses condition with each use.
- It is useful for maintaining knives, axes, and other cutting tools.
- It takes 2 inventory slots and weighs 200 g.
- It is listed as uncommon and found in farm locations.
- Its classname is Whetstone.