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Improvised Whetstone at a glance
Tool Tools
It weighs 0.5.
Weight0.5
Max condition5
Improvised Whetstone
Improvised Whetstone is a tool item in Project Zomboid. It weighs 0.5. Build 42.21 data, November 2026.
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What it is and how to use it
Tools unlock jobs: carpentry, mechanics, farming, fishing, cooking and more. Many recipes only need the tool to be in your inventory, not equipped.
More: Every tool · Crafting in Build 42.
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Item ID and variants
Use the item ID in sandbox loot settings, admin tools and mods.
| Item ID | Game category |
|---|---|
Base.CrudeWhetstone | Tool |
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Where it spawns: the loot tables
On zombies: zombies in these outfits can carry it: Survivalist, Survivalist 02, Survivalist 02 Late, Survivalist 02 Mid, Survivalist 03, Survivalist 03 Late, Survivalist 03 Mid, Survivalist 04 and 7 more.
Inside bags and cases: Military Backpack.
Town by town: loot locations.
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Recipes: how to make it and what it makes
How to make it
| Recipe | Ingredients (used up) | Tools (kept) | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Make Improvised Whetstone On any surface | 2 × Stone | None | Maintenance 1. Read: Wilderness Survival, Cultures of Prehistory and 1 more or reach Maintenance 2 |
What it is used for
Needed as a tool in 23 recipes (it is not used up): Carve 4 Large Bone Beads, Carve Blunt Bone Knife, Carve Bone Awl, Carve Bone Fishing Hook, Carve Bone Fork, Carve Bone Sewing Needle, Carve Bone Spoon, Carve Bone War Hatchet Head, Forge Carpentry Chisel, Forge Large Hook, Forge Masonry Chisel, Forge Metalworking Chisel, Forge Metalworking Punch, Forge Scrap Metal Sword and 9 more.
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Similar items
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Quick answers
How much does the Improvised Whetstone weigh in Project Zomboid?
It weighs 0.5 in Build 42.
What is the item ID for Improvised Whetstone?
Base.CrudeWhetstone.
Stats and item IDs from the Build 42 game data as listed on pzfans.com. Item art is from Project Zomboid.