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Handheld Diamond Sharpening Stones


Style A	Style B	Style C

Style D	Style E	Style F

Style G	Style H	Style J

Style K

Hold these stones with one hand to sharpen your blade at any angle. Our hardest and longest-lasting abrasive, diamond quickly sharpens blades of any material. Use these stones dry or with water. Rinse with water to clean.

Full Dimple Coverage


Style A	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.

Styles A and B—Fold the sharpening end into the handle for compact storage.

			Stone
	Abrasive Grain Size	Grit (For Finish)	Lg.	Wd.	Lubrication	Overall Lg.	Handle Material		Each
Style A—Straight Rectangular Stone for Straight Blade Edges







				Single Grit

				60 μm	180 (Smooth)	2 5/8"	7/8"	Not Required	6"	Plastic	0000000	000000


				45 μm	240 (Extra Smooth)	2 5/8"	7/8"	Not Required	6"	Plastic	0000000	00000
				25 μm	320 (Extra Smooth)	2 5/8"	7/8"	Not Required	6"	Plastic	0000000	00000
				9 μm	600 (Polished)	2 5/8"	7/8"	Not Required	6"	Plastic	0000000	00000


				Style B—Straight Rectangular Stone for Straight Blade Edges







								Single Grit

								60 μm	180 (Smooth)	4 3/8"	7/8"	Not Required	9 1/2"	Plastic	0000000	00000


								45 μm	240 (Extra Smooth)	4 3/8"	7/8"	Not Required	9 1/2"	Plastic	0000000	00000
								25 μm	320 (Extra Smooth)	4 3/8"	7/8"	Not Required	9 1/2"	Plastic	0000000	00000
								9 μm	600 (Polished)	4 3/8"	7/8"	Not Required	9 1/2"	Plastic	0000000	00000




										Two Grit

										53 μm × 45 μm	220 (Smooth) × 240 (Extra Smooth)	4 3/8"	7/8"	Not Required	9 1/2"	Plastic	0000000	00000


										45 μm × 23 μm	240 (Extra Smooth) × 360 (Extra Smooth)	4 3/8"	7/8"	Not Required	9 1/2"	Plastic	0000000	00000
										23 μm × 8 μm	360 (Extra Smooth) × 800 (Polished)	4 3/8"	7/8"	Not Required	9 1/2"	Plastic	0000000	00000

Without Dimples


Style C	Style D	Style E

Style F	Style G	Style H

Style J	Style K

The dimple-free surface sharpens blades evenly every time. Since these stones have the most abrasive, they also remove material more quickly. However, debris can build up rapidly, so you’ll need to wipe them clean more often.

Styles C, J, and K—Fold the sharpening end into the handle for compact storage.

			Stone
	Abrasive Grain Size	Grit (For Finish)	Lg.	Wd.	Dia.	Lubrication	Overall Lg.	Handle Material		Each
Style C—Straight Rectangular Stone for Straight Blade Edges







				Two Grit

				40 μm × 11 μm	280 (Extra Smooth) × 600 (Polished)	3 5/8"	3/4"	—	Not Required	9"	Plastic	00000000	000000


				Style D—Straight Rectangular Stone for Straight Blade Edges







								Single Grit

								75 μm	150 (Smooth)	2"	3/4"	—	Not Required	6"	Plastic	00000000	00000


								45 μm	240 (Extra Smooth)	2"	3/4"	—	Not Required	6"	Plastic	00000000	00000
								19 μm	400 (Extra Smooth)	2"	3/4"	—	Not Required	6"	Plastic	00000000	00000
								11 μm	600 (Polished)	2"	3/4"	—	Not Required	6"	Plastic	00000000	0000
								4 μm	1200 (Polished)	2"	3/4"	—	Not Required	6"	Plastic	00000000	0000


								Style E—Straight Rectangular Stone for Straight Blade Edges







												Single Grit

												125 μm	100 (Smooth)	1"	3/8"	—	Not Required	5"	Aluminum	0000000	00000


												75 μm	150 (Smooth)	1"	3/8"	—	Not Required	5"	Aluminum	0000000	00000
												53 μm	220 (Smooth)	1"	3/8"	—	Not Required	5"	Aluminum	0000000	00000
												30 μm	320 (Extra Smooth)	1"	3/8"	—	Not Required	5"	Aluminum	0000000	00000
												19 μm	400 (Extra Smooth)	1"	3/8"	—	Not Required	5"	Aluminum	0000000	00000


												Style F—Straight Rectangular Stone for Straight Blade Edges







																Two Grit

																125 μm × 30 μm	100 (Smooth) × 320 (Extra Smooth)	1"	3/8"	—	Not Required	5"	Aluminum	0000000	00000


																75 μm × 30 μm	150 (Smooth) × 320 (Extra Smooth)	1"	3/8"	—	Not Required	5"	Aluminum	0000000	00000
53 μm × 30 μm																220 (Smooth) × 320 (Extra Smooth)	1"	3/8"	—	Not Required	5"	Aluminum	0000000	00000
30 μm × 19 μm	320 (Extra Smooth) × 400 (Extra Smooth)															1"	3/8"	—	Not Required	5"	Aluminum	0000000	00000
30 μm × 11 μm	320 (Extra Smooth) × 600 (Polished)															1"	3/8"	—	Not Required	5"	Aluminum	0000000	00000


Style G—Straight Rectangular Stone For Straight Blade Edges







																Single Grit

				75 μm	150 (Smooth)											3 1/4"	2"	—	Not Required	3 1/4"	—	00000000	00000


				45 μm	240 (Extra Smooth)											3 1/4"	2"	—	Not Required	3 1/4"	—	00000000	00000
				19 μm	400 (Extra Smooth)	3 1/4"										2"	—	Not Required	3 1/4"	—	00000000	00000
				11 μm	600 (Polished)	3 1/4"	2"									—	Not Required	3 1/4"	—	00000000	00000
				4 μm	1200 (Polished)	3 1/4"	2"									—	Not Required	3 1/4"	—	00000000	00000


				Style H—Straight Round Stone for Curved and Serrated Blade Edges







																Single Grit

								11 μm								600 (Polished)	3 3/4"	—	1/4"	Not Required	8"	Brass	0000000	00000


								Style J—Tapered Round Stone for Curved and Serrated Blade Edges







																Single Grit

																45 μm	240 (Extra Smooth)	4"	—	1/16" to 1/4"	Not Required	9 1/2"	Plastic	0000000	00000


																25 μm	320 (Extra Smooth)	4"	—	1/16" to 1/4"	Not Required	9 1/2"	Plastic	0000000	00000
																9 μm	600 (Polished)	4"	—	1/16" to 1/4"	Not Required	9 1/2"	Plastic	0000000	00000


												Style K—Tapered Rectangular Stone for Straight Blade Edges







																Single Grit

																60 μm	180 (Smooth)	4 1/2"	1/4" to 3/4"	—	Not Required	9 1/2"	Plastic	0000000	00000


																25 μm	320 (Extra Smooth)	4 1/2"	1/4" to 3/4"	—	Not Required	9 1/2"	Plastic	0000000	00000

Handheld Sharpening Stones

Grip by hand and sharpen tools at the angle you need.

Straight Rectangular Stone—For Straight Blade Edges

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.

Silicon Carbide—Silicon carbide cuts quickly with light pressure. Also known as Crystolon stones.

Boron Carbide—Boron carbide lasts up to 10 times longer than silicon carbide.

Suede Leather × Leather—Also known as strops, these leather-coated wooden stones create a razor-sharp, polished blade edge after you sharpen with other abrasives. First, sharpen with the suede leather side to remove any remaining microscopic burrs. Next, sharpen with the smooth leather side to refine the edge.

	Stone							Magnifier Location
	Lg.	Wd.	Stone Thickness	Stone Color	Lubrication	Overall Lg.	Handle Material	Magnification	Magnifier Location	Includes	Choose a Grit (For Finish)		Each
Single Grit







				Silicon Carbide

				10"	1 1/4"	3/4"	Dark Gray	Required	14 3/4"	Wood	—	—	—	150 (Smooth)	0000000	000000




						Boron Carbide

						1 5/8"	1/2"	1/8"	Dark Gray	Required	7"	Plastic	2X	Handle	—	240 (Extra Smooth) , 320 (Extra Smooth) , 400 (Extra Smooth)	000000	00000


						Two Grit







										Silicon Carbide × Silicon Carbide

										10"	1 1/4"	3/4"	Dark Gray × Dark Gray	Required	14 3/4"	Wood	—	—	—	100 (Smooth) × 280 (Extra Smooth)	0000000	00000




												Suede Leather × Leather

												8 1/2"	2 1/2"	7/8"	Brown × Brown	Required	13 1/4"	Wood	—	—	Angle Guide Buffing Compound	—	0000000	00000

Straight Round Stone—For Straight Blade Edges


Round Stone Shown in Use	Round Stone with Finger Groove Shown in Use

Round Stone

Round Stone with Finger

Groove

Silicon Carbide Abrasive—Silicon carbide cuts quickly with light pressure. Also known as Crystolon stones.

Finger Groove—A groove in the center shields your fingers while you sharpen.

	Stone Color	Lubrication	Features		Each
Two Grit







	Silicon Carbide × Silicon Carbide

	3"	1"	120 (Smooth) × 280 (Extra Smooth)	Blue × Gray	Required	—	000000	00000


	4"	1 1/2"	120 (Smooth) × 280 (Extra Smooth)	Dark Gray × Gray	Required	Finger Groove	000000	00000

Tapered Rectangular Stone—For Straight Blade Edges

Silicon Carbide—Silicon carbide cuts quickly with light pressure. Also known as Crystolon stones.

	Stone
	Lg.	Wd.	Stone Thickness	Grit (For Finish)	Stone Color	Lubrication	Overall Lg.	Handle Material		Each
Single Grit







				Silicon Carbide

				10"	1 1/4"	3/4"	100 (Smooth)	Dark Gray	Required	14"	Wood	0000000	000000

Curved Rectangular Stone—For Curved Blade Edges

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Aluminum Oxide—Aluminum oxide cuts more slowly than silicon carbide for finer control. Also known as India stones.

Silicon Carbide—Silicon carbide cuts quickly with light pressure. Also known as Crystolon stones.

	Stone
	Lg.	Wd.	Stone Thickness	Grit (For Finish)	Stone Color	Lubrication	Overall Lg.		Each
Single Grit







				Aluminum Oxide

				9"	2 3/8"	1 1/2"	60 (Rough)	White	Required	9"	0000000	000000


				9"	2 3/8"	1 1/2"	120 (Smooth)	Orange	Required	9"	0000000	00000




						Silicon Carbide

						9"	2 3/8"	1 1/2"	80 (Rough)	Green	Required	9"	0000000	00000

Straight Oval Stone—For Curved and Straight Blade Edges

Aluminum Oxide—Aluminum oxide cuts more slowly than silicon carbide for finer control. Also known as India stones.

	Stone
	Lg.	Wd.	Stone Thickness	Grit (For Finish)	Stone Color	Lubrication	Overall Lg.		Each
Single Grit







				Aluminum Oxide

				9 1/4"	1 1/2"	1/2"	280 (Extra Smooth)	Dark Gray	Required	9 1/4"	0000000	00000

Blade Sharpener Sets


	Shown in Use

A collection of stones for all your sharpening jobs, from repairing rough edges to adding razor-sharp finishes. A blade holder clamps around your knife to hold it steady as you sharpen. No need to eyeball the sharpening angle—hook the guide rod into the slots on the blade holder to position the stone at four angles. To quickly sharpen the other side of the blade edge, flip the holder over without unclamping the blade.

For Sharpening Knives

Aluminum Oxide Abrasive—For fine control over your finish, aluminum oxide abrades slowly. Use it on any blade material.

Ceramic Abrasive—For use after coarse sharpening, ceramic refines and polishes your blade’s edge. You can also use ceramic to touch up blades that are still somewhat sharp.

Diamond Abrasive—Our hardest abrasive. Diamond can sharpen any blade material, even hardened steel.

Lubrication—In addition to the included lubricant, you can add other water-soluble and oil-based lubricants.

	No. of Pieces	Includes	Sharpening Angle Adjustability	Sharpening Angle	Lubrication	Container Type		Each
For Straight Blade Edges



	Aluminum Oxide	8	Medium (120 Grit) Aluminum Oxide Stone Extra Fine (280 Grit) Aluminum Oxide Stone Ultra Fine (600 Grit) Aluminum Oxide Stone Blade Holder Three Angle Guide Rods Lubricant	Adjustable	17°, 20°, 25°, 30°	Required	Plastic Case	0000000	000000


	Aluminum Oxide, Ceramic	12	Coarse (70 Grit) Aluminum Oxide Stone Medium (120 Grit) Aluminum Oxide Stone Extra Fine (280 Grit) Aluminum Oxide Stone Ultra Fine (600 Grit) Aluminum Oxide Stone Ultra Fine (1000 Grit) Ceramic Stone Blade Holder Five Angle Guide Rods Lubricant	Adjustable	17°, 20°, 25°, 30°	Required	Plastic Case	0000000	00000
	Diamond	9	Coarse (70 Grit) Diamond Stone Medium (120 Grit) Diamond Stone Extra Fine (280 Grit) Diamond Stone Ultra Fine (600 Grit) Diamond Stone Blade Holder Four Angle Guide Rods	Adjustable	17°, 20°, 25°, 30°	Not Required	Plastic Case	0000000	00000

Accessories and Replacements for Blade Sharpeners

Replacement and Optional Sharpening Stones

Aluminum Oxide Abrasive—For fine control over your finish, aluminum oxide abrades slowly. Use it on any blade material.

Novaculite Abrasive—Fine grains cut very slowly for the most control over your finish.

Diamond Abrasive—Our hardest abrasive. Diamond can sharpen any blade material, even hardened steel.

Ceramic Abrasive—For use after coarse sharpening, ceramic refines and polishes your blade’s edge. You can also use ceramic to touch up blades that are still somewhat sharp.

Silicon Carbide Abrasive—Silicon carbide cuts quickly with light pressure.

Leather Abrasive—For a polished finish after you’ve already sharpened with coarser abrasives, leather removes microscopic burs from blade edges. Also known as strops.

	Grit Rating	Lubrication		Each
For Straight Blade Edges



	Aluminum Oxide	Coarse (70 Grit)	Required	0000000	00000


	Aluminum Oxide	Medium (120 Grit)	Required	0000000	0000
	Aluminum Oxide	Extra Fine (280 Grit)	Required	0000000	0000
	Aluminum Oxide	Ultra Fine (600 Grit)	Required	0000000	0000
	Novaculite	Fine (220 Grit)	Required	0000000	00000
	Novaculite	Super Fine (500 Grit)	Required	0000000	00000
	Novaculite	Ultra Fine (1200 Grit)	Required	0000000	00000
	Diamond	Coarse (70 Grit)	Not Required	0000000	00000
	Diamond	Medium (120 Grit)	Not Required	0000000	00000
	Diamond	Extra Fine (280 Grit)	Not Required	0000000	00000
	Diamond	Ultra Fine (600 Grit)	Not Required	0000000	00000


	Ceramic	Ultra Fine (1000 Grit)	Required	0000000	00000
	Ceramic	Ultra Fine (2000 Grit)	Required	0000000	00000
	Leather	—	Not Required	0000000	00000


	For Serrated Blade Edges



			Ceramic	Ultra Fine (800 Grit)	Required	0000000	00000


			Ceramic	Ultra Fine (1000 Grit)	Required	0000000	00000


			For Curved Blade Edges



					Aluminum Oxide	Medium (120 Grit)	Required	0000000	0000


					Aluminum Oxide	Extra Fine (280 Grit)	Required	0000000	0000
					Silicon Carbide	Ultra Fine (600 Grit)	Required	0000000	00000
					Silicon Carbide	Ultra Fine (1000 Grit)	Required	0000000	00000

Blade Sharpener Bases

Set the blade holder on these bases for greater stability. You can leave them freestanding or mount them to your workbench.

				Mounting Holes
Base Dia.	Ht.	Material	Mount Type	No. of	Dia.	Fasteners Included		Each
4"	4"	Plastic	Rest On, Screw On	4	3/16"	No	0000000	00000

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

Single Grit

Leather—Use these leather-coated wooden stones to refine blade edges after you’ve sharpened with coarser abrasives. Also known as strops.

Antislip Feet—Keep the stone in place to maintain a steady angle while you sharpen.

	Stone
	Lg.	Wd.	Stone Thickness	Lubrication	Includes		Each
Single Grit







				Leather

				8"	3"	7/8"	Required	Antislip Feet Buffing Compound	0000000	000000

Handheld Sharpening Stone Kits

Stones of different shapes, grits, and materials add a razor-sharp edge to virtually any blade. The holder fits two stones at once, so it’s easy to pivot your blade across both of the stones. To protect unused stones, store them inside the holder. When you’re not sharpening, store the entire holder inside the handle.

The diamond stones are the hardest and longest-lasting we offer. They quickly sharpen blades of any material. Use ceramic after a coarser stone or to touch up blades that are already sharp. The leather-coated stones (strops) create a polished edge after you sharpen with other materials. Start with the suede leather to remove microscopic burs, then sharpen with the smooth leather to refine the edge.

Includes	Lubrication	For Blade Edge	Handle Material	Features		Each



11	Handle with Storage Stone Holder with Storage Two Straight Round 325-Grit (Extra Smooth) Diamond Stones—4 1/2" Lg. Two Straight Round 1000-Grit (Polished) Diamond Stones—4 1/2" Lg. Two Straight Round 3000-Grit (Polished) Ceramic Alumina Stones—4 1/2" Lg. One Straight Rectangular Suede Stone—4 1/2" Lg. × 1/2" Wd. One Straight Rectangular Leather Stone—4 1/2" Lg. × 1/2" Wd. One Tapered Round 600-Grit (Polished) Diamond Stone with Groove—2 1/2" Lg. × 3/32"-3/16" Dia.	Not Required	Curved, Pointed, Serrated, Straight	Plastic	15° to 30° Adjustable-Angle Guide	0000000	000000