Description

COMBINATION SHARPENING STONES

Sharpening stones, also sometimes called whetstones, are abrasive tools used to sharpen the edges of steel tools such as knives, chisels, and plane irons. They come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and material compositions.

Here’s a breakdown of sharpening stones:

• Types:

  • Natural Stones: These are traditionally made from quarried rock, such as Arkansas stones or Belgian coticules. They are often more expensive than man-made stones but can produce a very fine edge.
  • Man-made Stones: These are made from synthetic abrasives bonded together. They are generally less expensive than natural stones and come in a wider variety of grits. Common types include ceramic stones, diamond stones, and water stones.

• Grit: The grit of a sharpening stone refers to the size of the abrasive particles. Lower grit stones (around 200-1000) are more coarse and are used for removing nicks and chips from blades. Higher grit stones (around 1000 and above) are finer and are used for honing and polishing the edge.

• Using a Sharpening Stone:

  1. Soak the stone in water for a specified amount of time (if it’s a water stone) or apply honing oil (if it’s an oil stone).
  2. Place the stone on a stable surface.
  3. Hold the blade at the correct angle (typically 15-20 degrees) and slide it back and forth across the stone, applying light pressure.
  4. Alternate sides of the blade with even strokes.
  5. Once the desired sharpness is achieved, strop the blade on a leather strop to remove any burrs.

Sharpening stones can be a very effective way to sharpen your knives and other tools. With a little practice, you can learn to achieve a very sharp edge. Here are some additional things to keep in mind when using sharpening stones:

• It is important to use the correct grit stone for the job. A coarse stone will quickly remove metal, but it will also leave a rough edge. A fine stone will take longer to sharpen the blade, but it will produce a much sharper and more durable edge.
• It is also important to maintain the sharpening stone. This may involve flattening the stone with a lapping stone or diamond plate and cleaning it with a stone cleaner.

• Grey aluminium oxide
• One side:120 grit
• One side:240 grit
• Packing: white box with color sticker

STOCK NO.	SIZE	QTY./CARTON
32047	150x50x25mm	50