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    Diamond Sharpening Stones

    Sharpen blades of any material with the hardest and longest-lasting abrasive we offer. The diamond surface keeps its shape and finish without lubricants, so you can 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.
    Antislip Feet and Antislip Mat—Keep the stone in place to maintain a steady angle while you sharpen.
    Stone
    Abrasive Grain
    Size
    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—For Straight Blade Edges, Single Grit.
    Single Grit
    60 μm180 (Smooth)6"2"Not Required6"Wood BoxAntislip Feet4598A28000000
    45 μm240 (Extra Smooth)6"2"Not Required6"Wood BoxAntislip Feet4598A1300000
    25 μm320 (Extra Smooth)6"2"Not Required6"Wood BoxAntislip Feet4598A2300000
    9 μm600 (Polished)6"2"Not Required6"Wood BoxAntislip Feet4598A4400000
     
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sharpening Stones. Diamond Sharpening Stones, Full Dimple Coverage, Straight Rectangular Stone—For Straight Blade Edges, Two Grit.
    Two Grit
    60 μm × 45 μm180 (Smooth) × 240 (Extra Smooth)8"2 5/8"Not Required8"Antislip Mat4598A73000000
    60 μm × 45 μm180 (Smooth) × 240 (Extra Smooth)8"2 5/8"Not Required12"Antislip Feet
    Stone Holder
    4598A83000000
    60 μm × 45 μm180 (Smooth) × 240 (Extra Smooth)10"4"Not Required12"Antislip Feet
    Stone Holder
    4598A93000000
    45 μm × 25 μm240 (Extra Smooth) × 320 (Extra Smooth)8"2 5/8"Not Required8"Antislip Mat4598A77000000
    45 μm × 25 μm240 (Extra Smooth) × 320 (Extra Smooth)8"2 5/8"Not Required12"Antislip Feet
    Stone Holder
    4598A84000000
    45 μm × 25 μm240 (Extra Smooth) × 320 (Extra Smooth)10"4"Not Required12"Antislip Feet
    Stone Holder
    4598A94000000
    45 μm × 9 μm240 (Extra Smooth) × 600 (Polished)8"2 5/8"Not Required12"Antislip Feet
    Stone Holder
    4598A85000000
    45 μm × 9 μm240 (Extra Smooth) × 600 (Polished)10"4"Not Required12"Antislip Feet
    Stone Holder
    4598A95000000
    25 μm × 9 μm320 (Extra Smooth) × 600 (Polished)8"2 5/8"Not Required12"Antislip Feet
    Stone Holder
    4598A86000000
    25 μm × 9 μm320 (Extra Smooth) × 600 (Polished)10"4"Not Required12"Antislip Feet
    Stone Holder
    4598A96000000
     
    Without Dimples
    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.
    Antislip Feet and Antislip Mat—Keep the stone in place to maintain a steady angle while you sharpen.
    Stone
    Abrasive Grain
    Size
    Grit (For Finish)
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Lubrication
    Overall
    Lg.
    Includes
    Each
    Straight Rectangular Stone—For Straight Blade Edges
     
    Image of Product. Straight

Rectangular Stone

Single Grit. Front orientation. Sharpening Stones. Diamond Sharpening Stones, Without Dimples, Straight Rectangular Stone—For Straight Blade Edges, Single Grit.

    Straight Rectangular

    Stone Single Grit

    Single Grit
    120 μm100 (Smooth)8"3"Not Required8"Antislip Feet8673N110000000
    60 μm180 (Smooth)6"2"Not Required6"Antislip Feet8673N1200000
    60 μm180 (Smooth)8"3"Not Required8"Antislip Feet8673N1300000
    60 μm180 (Smooth)11 1/2"2 1/2"Not Required11 1/2"Antislip Feet8673N1400000
    45 μm240 (Extra Smooth)6"2"Not Required6"Antislip Feet8673N1500000
    45 μm240 (Extra Smooth)8"3"Not Required8"Antislip Feet8673N1600000
    45 μm240 (Extra Smooth)11 1/2"2 1/2"Not Required11 1/2"Antislip Feet8673N1700000
    25 μm320 (Extra Smooth)6"2"Not Required6"Antislip Feet8673N1800000
    25 μm320 (Extra Smooth)8"3"Not Required8"Antislip Feet8673N1900000
    25 μm320 (Extra Smooth)11 1/2"2 1/2"Not Required11 1/2"Antislip Feet8673N2100000
    9 μm600 (Polished)6"2"Not Required6"Antislip Feet8673N2200000
    9 μm600 (Polished)8"3"Not Required8"Antislip Feet8673N2300000
    9 μm600 (Polished)11 1/2"2 1/2"Not Required11 1/2"Antislip Feet8673N24000000
     
    Image of Product. Straight

Rectangular Stone

Two Grit. Front orientation. Sharpening Stones. Diamond Sharpening Stones, Without Dimples, Straight Rectangular Stone—For Straight Blade Edges, Two Grit.

    Straight Rectangular

    Stone Two Grit

    Two Grit
    60 μm × 45 μm180 (Smooth) × 240 (Extra Smooth)8"3"Not Required8"Antislip Mat8673N5100000
    60 μm × 45 μm180 (Smooth) × 240 (Extra Smooth)11"2 1/2"Not Required11"Antislip Mat8673N52000000
    45 μm × 25 μm240 (Extra Smooth) × 320 (Extra Smooth)11"2 1/2"Not Required11"Antislip Mat8673N55000000
    45 μm × 11 μm240 (Extra Smooth) × 600 (Polished)6"2"Not Required8"Antislip Mat8673N5300000
    25 μm × 9 μm320 (Extra Smooth) × 600 (Polished)11"2 1/2"Not Required11"Antislip Mat8673N58000000
    19 μm × 4 μm400 (Extra Smooth) × 1200 (Polished)8"3"Not Required10"Antislip Mat8673N5700000
    11 μm × 4 μm600 (Polished) × 1200 (Polished)6"2"Not Required8"Antislip Mat8673N5600000
    11 μm × 4 μm600 (Polished) × 1200 (Polished)8"3"Not Required10"Antislip Mat8673N5400000
     

    Sharpening Stones

    Sharpen tools on your bench top. 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—For Straight Blade Edges, Single Grit.

    Single Grit

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sharpening Stones. Straight Rectangular Stone—For Straight Blade Edges, Three Grit.

    Three Grit

    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.
    Silicon Carbide—Silicon carbide cuts quickly with light pressure. Also known as Crystolon stones.
    Novaculite—Novaculite has extremely fine grains that cut very slowly for the most control over sharpening. Also known as Arkansas stones.
    Leather—These leather-coated wooden stones polish blade edges after sharpening with abrasives for a razor-sharp finish. Also known as strops.
    Diamond Abrasive—Our hardest, longest lasting abrasive. These stones quickly sharpen any blade material. They don’t need lubrication—use them dry or with water. Rinse with water to clean.
    Ceramic Alumina Abrasive—Extremely hard and wear resistant, these stones sharpen your hardest blades. They cut hard materials slower than cubic boron nitride (CBN) and diamond for finer control.
    Oil Filled—No need to stop and clean these stones as you polish—they’re filled with oil to keep debris from getting stuck in their pores. You’ll also need an oil-based lubricant to wash away debris and reduce friction and heat on your workpiece.
    Antislip Feet—Keep the stone in place to maintain a steady angle while you sharpen.
    Stone
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Stone Thickness
    Lubrication
    Clog Resistance
    Method
    Container
    Type
    Includes
    Choose a Grit (For Finish)
    Each
    Single Grit
     
    Aluminum Oxide
    8"3"1/2"RequiredOil FilledPlastic BoxAntislip Feet
    Stone Holder
    100 (Smooth)
    ,
    240 (Smooth)
    ,
    320 (Extra Smooth)
    4501A61000000
     
    Silicon Carbide
    8"3"1/2"RequiredOil FilledPlastic BoxAntislip Feet
    Stone Holder
    100 (Smooth)
    ,
    150 (Smooth)
    ,
    280 (Extra Smooth)
    4399A7100000
     
    Novaculite
    6"2"7/16"RequiredAntislip Feet
    Stone Holder
    600 (Polished)4496A1500000
     
    Leather
    8"3"7/8"RequiredAngle Guide
    Antislip Feet
    Buffing Compound
    8658N1100000
     
    Three Grit
     
    Diamond × Aluminum Oxide × Ceramic Alumina
    6"2"1/16" × 3/8" × 3/8"Not Required × Required × RequiredAntislip Feet
    Stone Holder
    180 (Smooth) × 280 (Extra Smooth) × 1000 (Polished)4549A4300000
     

    Antislip Sharpening Stone Mats

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sharpening Stone Mats.
    These rubber mats grip your stone and work surface to prevent slips and maintain your sharpening angle. They also catch drips to keep your work area clean.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Material
    Each
    10"4"Rubber
    8726N1100000
    14"8"Rubber
    8726N1200000
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