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    Sharpening Stones

    Quickly sharpen the blades on your tools. Use these sharpening stones with a water-soluble or oil-based lubricant.
    Straight Rectangular Stone—For Straight Blade Edges
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sharpening Stones. Straight, Rectangular Stone, Single Grit.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sharpening Stones. Straight, Rectangular Stone, Two Grit.

    Single Grit

    Two Grit

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sharpening Stones. Straight, Rectangular Stone, Three Grit.

    Three Grit

    Two Grit—A different grit on each side enables two-step sharpening with one stone. First sharpen your blade with a lower grit, then sharpen again with a finer (higher) grit until the desired edge is achieved.
    Three Grit—Three separate grit surfaces enables multistep sharpening with one stone. First sharpen your blade with a lower grit, then sharpen again with progressively finer (higher) grits until the desired edge is achieved.
    Aluminum Oxide—Aluminum oxide cuts more slowly than silicon carbide for finer control. Also known as India stones.
    Novaculite—Novaculite has extremely fine grains that cut very slowly for the most control over sharpening. Also known as Arkansas stones.
    Silicon Carbide Abrasive—Silicon carbide cuts quickly with light pressure. Also known as Crystolon stones.
    Ceramic Alumina Abrasive—Ceramic alumina is extremely hard and wear resistant.
    Stone
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Stone
    Thickness
    Lubrication
    Clog Resistance Method
    Container
    Type
    Includes
    Choose a Grit (For Finish)
    Each
    Single Grit
     
    Aluminum Oxide
    3"7/8"3/8"Lubrication Required—Plastic Pouch—220 (Smooth)0000000000000
    4"1"1/4"Lubrication RequiredOil Filled——
    100 (Smooth)
    ,
    240 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    320 (Extra Smooth)
    		000000000000
    4"1"1/2"Lubrication RequiredOil Filled——
    100 (Smooth)
    ,
    240 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    320 (Extra Smooth)
    		000000000000
    5"2"5/8"Lubrication RequiredOil Filled——
    240 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    320 (Extra Smooth)
    		000000000000
    6"2"1"Lubrication RequiredOil Filled——
    100 (Smooth)
    ,
    240 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    320 (Extra Smooth)
    		000000000000
    8"2"1"Lubrication RequiredOil Filled——
    100 (Smooth)
    ,
    240 (Extra Smooth)
    ,
    320 (Extra Smooth)
    		000000000000
     
    Silicon Carbide
    3"7/8"3/8"Lubrication Required———280 (Extra Smooth)00000000000
    4"1"1/4"Lubrication RequiredOil Filled——
    100 (Smooth)
    ,
    150 (Smooth)
    ,
    280 (Extra Smooth)
    		000000000000
    4"1"1/2"Lubrication RequiredOil Filled——
    100 (Smooth)
    ,
    150 (Smooth)
    ,
    280 (Extra Smooth)
    		000000000000
    5"2"5/8"Lubrication RequiredOil Filled——
    150 (Smooth)
    ,
    280 (Extra Smooth)
    		000000000000
    6"2"1"Lubrication RequiredOil Filled——
    100 (Smooth)
    ,
    150 (Smooth)
    ,
    280 (Extra Smooth)
    		000000000000
    8"2"1"Lubrication RequiredOil Filled——
    100 (Smooth)
    ,
    150 (Smooth)
    ,
    280 (Extra Smooth)
    		000000000000
     
    Novaculite
    3"1"3/8"Lubrication Required———600 (Polished)000000000000
    3"1"3/8"Lubrication Required———800 (Polished)000000000000
    4"1"3/8"Lubrication Required———600 (Polished)000000000000
    4"1"3/8"Lubrication Required———800 (Polished)000000000000
    4"2"3/4"Lubrication Required———
    600 (Polished)
    ,
    800 (Polished)
    		000000000000
    6"2"3/4"Lubrication Required———
    600 (Polished)
    ,
    800 (Polished)
    		000000000000
    8"2"3/4"Lubrication Required———
    600 (Polished)
    ,
    800 (Polished)
    		000000000000
    10"2"3/4"Lubrication Required———
    600 (Polished)
    ,
    800 (Polished)
    		0000000000000
     
    Two Grit
     
    Aluminum Oxide × Aluminum Oxide
    3"1 1/2"1/2"Lubrication Required—Plastic Pouch—100 (Smooth) × 320 (Extra Smooth)00000000000
    4"1 3/4"5/8"Lubrication RequiredOil Filled × Oil Filled——100 (Smooth) × 320 (Extra Smooth)00000000000
    6"2"1"Lubrication RequiredOil Filled × Oil Filled——100 (Smooth) × 320 (Extra Smooth)00000000000
    8"2"1"Lubrication RequiredOil Filled × Oil Filled——100 (Smooth) × 320 (Extra Smooth)00000000000
    11 1/2"2 1/2"1"Lubrication RequiredOil Filled × Oil Filled——100 (Smooth) × 320 (Extra Smooth)00000000000
     
    Aluminum Oxide × Novaculite
    6"2"1"Lubrication RequiredOil Filled——100 (Smooth) × 600 (Polished)0000000000000
     
    Silicon Carbide × Aluminum Oxide
    6"2"1"Lubrication RequiredOil Filled × Oil Filled——150 (Smooth) × 320 (Extra Smooth)000000000000
    11 1/2"2 1/2"1"Lubrication RequiredOil Filled × Oil Filled——150 (Smooth) × 320 (Extra Smooth)0000000000000
     
    Silicon Carbide × Silicon Carbide
    4"1 3/4"5/8"Lubrication RequiredOil Filled × Oil Filled——100 (Smooth) × 280 (Extra Smooth)000000000000
    6"2"1"Lubrication RequiredOil Filled × Oil Filled——100 (Smooth) × 280 (Extra Smooth)000000000000
    8"2"1"Lubrication RequiredOil Filled × Oil Filled——100 (Smooth) × 280 (Extra Smooth)000000000000
    11 1/2"2 1/2"1"Lubrication RequiredOil Filled × Oil Filled——100 (Smooth) × 280 (Extra Smooth)000000000000
     
    Novaculite × Novaculite
    4"2"1/2"Lubrication Required———400 (Extra Smooth) × 800 (Polished)000000000000
    6"2"1/2"Lubrication Required———400 (Extra Smooth) × 800 (Polished)000000000000
    8"2"1/2"Lubrication Required———400 (Extra Smooth) × 800 (Polished)0000000000000
    10"2"1/2"Lubrication Required———400 (Extra Smooth) × 800 (Polished)0000000000000
     
    Ceramic Alumina × Ceramic Alumina
    5"1"1/4"Lubrication Required—Leather Pouch—600 (Polished) × 1800 (Polished)000000000000
     
    Three Grit
     
    Silicon Carbide × Novaculite × Novaculite
    6"1 5/8"1/2"Lubrication Required——1 oz. Oil150 (Smooth) × 600 (Polished) × 800 (Polished)000000000000
     

    Diamond Sharpening Stones

    Diamond is extremely hard and long lasting. No lubricants needed—use these stones dry or with water. Rinse with water to clean.
    Full Dimple Coverage
    Shallow dimples collect debris to prevent clogging the sharpening surface. These stones are a good choice for blade edges with defects that require heavy material removal. They also reduce friction and heat to protect delicate blades while you sharpen.
    Stone
    Grit (For Finish)
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Lubrication
    Overall
    Lg.
    Container
    Type
    Includes
    Each
    Straight Rectangular Stone—For Straight Blade Edges
     
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sharpening Stones. Diamond Sharpening Stones, Full Dimple Coverage, Straight, Rectangular Stone, Single Grit.
    Single Grit
    220 (Smooth)6"2"Lubrication Not Required6"Wood BoxAntislip Feet0000000000000
    240 (Extra Smooth)6"2"Lubrication Not Required6"Wood BoxAntislip Feet000000000000
    600 (Polished)6"2"Lubrication Not Required6"Wood BoxAntislip Feet000000000000
    1200 (Polished)6"2"Lubrication Not Required6"Wood BoxAntislip Feet000000000000
     
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sharpening Stones. Diamond Sharpening Stones, Full Dimple Coverage, Straight, Rectangular Stone, Two Grit.
    Two Grit
    220 (Smooth) × 240 (Extra Smooth)8"2 5/8"Lubrication Not Required12"—Antislip Feet
    Stone Holder    		0000000000000
    220 (Smooth) × 240 (Extra Smooth)10"4"Lubrication Not Required12"—Antislip Feet
    Stone Holder    		0000000000000
    240 (Extra Smooth) × 600 (Polished)8"2 5/8"Lubrication Not Required12"—Antislip Feet
    Stone Holder    		0000000000000
    240 (Extra Smooth) × 600 (Polished)10"4"Lubrication Not Required12"—Antislip Feet
    Stone Holder    		0000000000000
    240 (Extra Smooth) × 1200 (Polished)8"2 5/8"Lubrication Not Required12"—Antislip Feet
    Stone Holder    		0000000000000
    240 (Extra Smooth) × 1200 (Polished)10"4"Lubrication Not Required12"—Antislip Feet
    Stone Holder    		0000000000000
    600 (Polished) × 1200 (Polished)8"2 5/8"Lubrication Not Required12"—Antislip Feet
    Stone Holder    		0000000000000
    600 (Polished) × 1200 (Polished)10"4"Lubrication Not Required12"—Antislip Feet
    Stone Holder    		0000000000000
     
    Partial Dimple Coverage
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sharpening Stones. Diamond Sharpening Stones, Partial Dimple Coverage, Straight, Rectangular Stone, Single Grit.

    Rectangular Stone

    Straight

    Single Grit

    These stones have dimples along most of their surface and a small section of continuous abrasive. Start with the dimpled portion to remove material from your blade edge without clogging the stone. Use the abrasive for the final stroke to create an even finish.
    Stone
    Grit (For Finish)
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Lubrication
    Overall
    Lg.
    Container
    Type
    Each
    Straight Rectangular Stone—For Straight Blade Edges
     
    Single Grit
    240 (Extra Smooth)4 1/4"7/8"Lubrication Not Required4 1/4"Leather Pouch0000000000000
    600 (Polished)4 1/4"7/8"Lubrication Not Required4 1/4"Leather Pouch000000000000
    1200 (Polished)4 1/4"7/8"Lubrication Not Required4 1/4"Leather Pouch000000000000
     

    Sharpening Stones with Oil Reservoir

    Rotate the stone to use three different grit surfaces. The reservoir in the base keeps them clean and oiled. First sharpen your blade with a lower grit, then sharpen again with progressively finer (higher) grits until the desired edge is achieved.
    Straight Rectangular Stone—For Straight Blade Edges
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sharpening Stones. Sharpening Stones with Oil Reservoir, Straight, Rectangular Stone.
    Silicon Carbide Abrasive—Silicon carbide cuts quickly with light pressure. Also known as Crystolon stones.
    Sharpening Stones
    Repl. 100 Grit
    Sharpening Stones
    Repl. 150 Grit
    Sharpening Stones
    Repl. 320 Grit
    Sharpening Stones
    Stone
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Stone
    Thickness
    Grit (For Finish)
    Lubrication
    Features
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Three Grit
     
    Silicon Carbide × Silicon Carbide × Aluminum Oxide
    6"2"1/2"100 (Smooth) × 150 (Smooth) × 320 (Extra Smooth)Lubrication RequiredOil Reservoir4 oz. Oil0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    11 1/2"2 1/2"1/2"100 (Smooth) × 150 (Smooth) × 320 (Extra Smooth)Lubrication RequiredOil Reservoir16 oz. Oil000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Diamond Sharpening Stone Sets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sharpening Stones. Diamond Sharpening Stone Sets.
    Diamond is extremely hard and long lasting. No lubricants needed—use these stones dry or with water. Rinse with water to clean.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Includes
    Lubrication
    For Blade
    Edge
    Container Type
    Each
    4One Straight Rectangular 220-Grit (Smooth) Diamond Stone—4 1/4" Lg. × 7/8" Wd.
    One Straight Rectangular 325-Grit (Extra Smooth) Diamond Stone—4 1/4" Lg. × 7/8" Wd.
    One Straight Rectangular 600-Grit (Polished) Diamond Stone—4 1/4" Lg. × 7/8" Wd.
    One Straight Rectangular 1200-Grit (Polished) Diamond Stone—4 1/4" Lg. × 7/8" Wd.    		Not RequiredStraightFabric Roll-Up Pouch0000000000000

    Sharpening Stone Kits

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sharpening Stones. Sharpening Stone Kits.
    These stones have extremely fine grains that cut very slowly for the most control over sharpening. Also known as Arkansas stones.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Includes
    Lubrication
    For Blade
    Edge
    Container
    Type
    Each
    4One Straight Rectangular 600-Grit (Polished) Novaculite Stone—4" Lg. × 1 5/8" Wd. × 1/2" Thk.
    One Straight Rectangular 800-Grit (Polished) Novaculite Stone—3" Lg. × 1" Wd. × 1/4" Thk.
    23° Angle Guide
    3 oz. Oil    		RequiredStraightPlastic Case0000000000000
     

    Handheld Diamond Sharpening Stones

    Image of Product. Style B. Front orientation. Sharpening Stones. Handheld Diamond Sharpening Stones, Full Dimple Coverage, Straight, Rectangular Stone, Style B.

    Style B

    Diamond is extremely hard and long lasting. No lubricants needed—use these stones dry or with water. Rinse with water to clean.
    Full Dimple Coverage
    Image of Product. Style B. Front orientation. Sharpening Stones. Handheld Diamond Sharpening Stones, Full Dimple Coverage, Straight, Rectangular Stone, Style B.

    Style B

    Shallow dimples collect debris to prevent clogging the sharpening surface. These stones are a good choice for blade edges with defects that require heavy material removal. They also reduce friction and heat to protect delicate blades while you sharpen.
    Style B—Styles B and H fold into the handle.
    Stone
    Grit (For Finish)
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Lubrication
    Overall
    Lg.
    Handle
    Material
    Each
    Style B—Straight Rectangular Stone for Straight Blade Edges
     
    Single Grit
    220 (Smooth)4 3/8"7/8"Lubrication Not Required9 1/2"Plastic0000000000000
    240 (Extra Smooth)4 3/8"7/8"Lubrication Not Required9 1/2"Plastic000000000000
    600 (Polished)4 3/8"7/8"Lubrication Not Required9 1/2"Plastic000000000000
    1200 (Polished)4 3/8"7/8"Lubrication Not Required9 1/2"Plastic000000000000
     
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