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

    Two 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.
    Aluminum Oxide Abrasive—Aluminum oxide cuts more slowly than silicon carbide for finer control. Also known as India stones.
    Silicon Carbide Abrasive—Silicon carbide cuts quickly with light pressure. Also known as Crystolon stones.
    Stone
    Dia.
    Stone
    Thickness
    Grit (For Finish)
    Lubrication
    Clog Resistance Method
    Each
    Two Grit
     
    Aluminum Oxide × Aluminum Oxide
    4"1"100 (Smooth) × 320 (Extra Smooth)RequiredOil Filled × Oil Filled000000000000
     
    Silicon Carbide × Silicon Carbide
    4"1"100 (Smooth) × 280 (Extra Smooth)RequiredOil Filled × Oil Filled000000000000
     
    Straight Round Stone—For Curved and Serrated Blade Edges
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Sharpening Stones. Round Stone, Straight, Single Grit.

    Single Grit

    Novaculite—Novaculite has extremely fine grains that cut very slowly for the most control over sharpening. Also known as Arkansas stones.
    Stone
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Grit (For
    Finish)
    Lubrication
    Each
    Single Grit
     
    Novaculite
    4"1/4"800 (Polished)Required0000000000000
    6"3/8"800 (Polished)Required000000000000
    6"1/2"800 (Polished)Required000000000000
     

    Handheld Sharpening Stones

    Grip by hand and sharpen tools at the angle you need.
    Straight Round Stone—For Straight Blade Edges
    Image of ProductInUse. Round Stone Shown in Use. Front orientation. Sharpening Stones. Handheld Sharpening Stones, Round Stone, Straight, Two Grit.
    Image of ProductInUse. Round Stone with Finger Groove Shown in Use. Front orientation. Sharpening Stones. Handheld Sharpening Stones, Round Stone, Straight, Two Grit, Finger Groove.

    Round Stone Shown in Use

    Round Stone with Finger

    Groove Shown in Use

    Image of Product. Round Stone. Front orientation. Sharpening Stones. Handheld Sharpening Stones, Round Stone, Straight, Two Grit.

    Round Stone

    Image of Product. Round Stone with Finger Groove. Front orientation. Sharpening Stones. Handheld Sharpening Stones, Round Stone, Straight, Two Grit, Finger Groove.

    Round Stone with Finger

    Groove

    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 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
    Dia.
    Stone
    Thickness
    Grit (For Finish)
    Stone Color
    Lubrication
    Features
    Each
    Two Grit
     
    Silicon Carbide × Silicon Carbide
    3"1"120 (Smooth) × 280 (Extra Smooth)Blue × GrayRequired—00000000000
    4"1 1/2"120 (Smooth) × 280 (Extra Smooth)Dark Gray × GrayRequiredFinger Groove00000000000
     

    Handheld Diamond Sharpening Stones

    Image of Product. Style H. Front orientation. Sharpening Stones. Handheld Diamond Sharpening Stones, Without Dimples, Straight, Style H, Round Stone.
    Image of Product. Style J. Front orientation. Sharpening Stones. Handheld Diamond Sharpening Stones, Without Dimples, Style J, Round Stone, Tapered.

    Style H

    Style J

    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.
    Without Dimples
    Image of Product. Style H. Front orientation. Sharpening Stones. Handheld Diamond Sharpening Stones, Without Dimples, Straight, Style H, Round Stone.

    Style H

    Image of Product. Style J. Front orientation. Sharpening Stones. Handheld Diamond Sharpening Stones, Without Dimples, Style J, Round Stone, Tapered.

    Style J

    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.
    Style J—Fold the sharpening end into the handle for compact storage.
    Stone
    Grit (For Finish)
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Lubrication
    Overall
    Lg.
    Handle
    Material
    Each
    Style H—Straight Round Stone for Curved and Serrated Blade Edges
     
    Single Grit
    600 (Polished)3 3/4"1/4"Not Required8"Brass0000000000000
     
    Style J—Tapered Round Stone for Curved and Serrated Blade Edges
     
    Single Grit
    240 (Extra Smooth)4"1/16" to 1/4"Not Required9 1/2"Plastic000000000000
    360 (Extra Smooth)4"1/16" to 1/4"Not Required9 1/2"Plastic000000000000
    800 (Polished)4"1/16" to 1/4"Not Required9 1/2"Plastic000000000000
     

    Blade Sharpener Guides

    Image of ProductInUse. Back orientation. Blade Sharpener Guides. 2 Sharpening Angles.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Blade Sharpener Guides. 2 Sharpening Angles.

    2 Sharpening Angles

    2 Sharpening Angles

    Strike your sharpening stone with your blade at the correct angle for a razor-sharp edge—every time. These guides include multiple angle options. Use a lower angle for a sharper blade and a higher angle for a more durable blade.
    2 Sharpening Angles—A wooden base holds the included sharpening stones at two different angles. Draw your blade down either stone to sharpen.
    No. of Sharpening
    Angles
    Sharpening
    Angle
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Ht.
    For Blade
    Edge
    Material
    Mount
    Type
    Features
    Includes
    Each
    220°, 25°2"6"1"StraightWoodRest OnStorage for Four StonesTwo Straight Round 600-Grit (Polished) Ceramic Alumina Stones—5/16" Dia. × 5" Lg.
    Two Straight Round 1000-Grit (Polished) Ceramic Alumina Stones—5/16" Dia. × 5" Lg.    		0000000000000
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