Comprehensive Tool Sharpening Kit
This set features our Sharpening Supplies Double-Sided XL Water Stones. It includes the 220/1000 and the 3000/8000 grit water stones, the 10" x 6" Double-Sided Flattening Stone, the Universal Stone Holder, the 12" XL Double-Sided Paddle Strop, and a stick of Green Honing Compound. This is truly a comprehensive kit for tool sharpening.
Set of 2 Double-Sided Water Stones
That's four grits on two stones. The Sharpening Supplies Double-Sided 8" XL Water Stones are 8" x 2 3/4" x 7/8", ideally sized for most woodworking tools. They emphasize fast cutting action, some of the fastest we have seen. Yet they also keep their shape well, not requiring excessive resurfacing.
While the combination of fast cutting and hard-wearing sounds pretty straight forward, it's actually a trick to pull off. With sharpening stones, there is a delicate balance between the speed of cutting and the ability to hold flatness. The two features don’t always go hand-in-hand. Often, stones are fast, precisely because they break down quickly and expose fresh grit when used. Stones that don't break down as quickly on the other hand sacrifice some speed of cutting for the benefit of holding their shape longer. We're very pleased with how our Water Stones balance the two attributes.
Harder Bond
Sharpening Supplies Water Stones are constructed with a vitrified bond rather than a resin bond. We find that this gives them a responsive feel in use. You can feel the cutting action while using these stones. They feel firm, not muddy or soft like some other water stones.
They are a soaking stone and do need to be placed in water for 10-20 minutes until saturated before use. However, unlike other stones that discourage storage in water, the bond of Sharpening Supplies Water Stones will not degrade with long term water contact giving you the option to store them in water if you prefer.
Matched Grits
We designed the set so four grits would make a well-matched set. The 220 is an aggressive stone for dull edges. The 1000 grit is used after the 220 or as a starting point for only moderately dull edges. The 3000 grit is a fine stone and provides a very sharp edge and prepares it for the final grit. The 8000 grit will put a polished edge on any tool or knife.
Made in the USA
Sharpening Supplies 8" Double-Sided XL Water Stones are made in the USA.
Our most versatile stone holder.
The Universal Stone Holder holds stones between 5 1/2" and 8 1/2" long. Perfect for the water stones in this kit. The rubber feet keep the stone from sliding around and have the added benefit of raising the stone 7/8" above the work surface, just enough to easily make room for your hands while sharpening. The sturdy chrome plated steel rails are corrosion resistant.
A Must-Have Flattening Stone
Maintaining water stones is essential for achieving precise sharpening results, and a high-quality flattening stone ensures they remain level and sharpening effectively. This 10" x 6" Double-Sided Flattening Stone provides 120 square inches of total workspace, deep grooves for efficient debris removal, and two grits (120 and 320) for fast and smooth stone maintenance.
Whether you need aggressive leveling or a refined surface finish, this flattening stone for water stones delivers outstanding flattening performance.
Dual Grit Silicon Carbide: 120 Grit & 320 Grit
This double-sided flattening stone is made with Silicon Carbide, a fast cutting abrasive, capable of flattening any water stone. The flattening stone has two distinct sides to meet all your flattening needs:
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120 grit (Coarse side): Fast leveling of an out-of-flat water stone, quickly restoring their flat surface for optimal sharpening.
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320 grit (Fine side): Removing light wear and leaves a smooth finish on fine water stones.
Deep Grooves for Efficient Water Stone Flattening
The deep diagonal grooves on both sides of the flattening stone provide important channels to keep waste material flowing. Deep grooves prevents the waste material from building up and clogging the stone, allowing for greater flattening efficiency.
Generous Flattening Surface
The 10" x 6" size of Double-Sided Flattening Stone offers a huge working area of 60 square inches per side. That's 120 square inches total between the two sides. This flattening stone is larger than most water stones, letting you easily flatten your sharpening stones without running out of room.
Use Flattening Stone With Water
To get the best results, always use plenty of water when flattening with the Double-Sided Flattening Stone. Soak the flattening stone for several minutes before use, and continue to add water as necessary during use to keep the waste material flowing away from the flattening surface.
Made in the USA
The 10" x 6" Double-Sided Flattening Stone is made in the USA.
Strop for the Sharpest Edge
Stropping is a sure-fire way to achieve the sharpest possible edges with the highest polish. The Sharpening Supplies 12" XL Double-Sided Paddle Strop is perfect for getting and maintaining the best edges on your tools.
12" x 3" Stropping Surfaces
The 12" XL Double-Sided Paddle Strop is large enough to handle almost any knives and tools, and yet is a comfortable size to use. The leather area on our 12" XL Leather Paddle Strop measures 12" x 3" for a total of 36 square inches of stropping surface per side. That's a total of 72 square inches of stropping surface.
Quality Smooth and Suede Leather
Sharpening Supplies strops use high quality leather mounted on solid hardwood. A smooth leather surface on one side is coupled with a suede leather surface on the other for a variety of stropping options.
Made in the USA
The Sharpening Supplies 12" XL Double-Sided Paddle Strop is made in the USA.
Honing Compound
Green Honing Compound is fine chromium oxide and aluminum oxide abrasive is used when you want a polished, honed edge on your tools, and it can be used on leather, wood or synthetic strops. The waxy consistency makes it easy to apply the compound. Simply rub the bar of compound on your strop. Think of the compound as a big crayon and apply it evenly to your surface. There is no need to apply too aggressively, you don't need much to be effective. After you've applied some compound, your strop will now polish your blade edges more quickly and will help you achieve a mirror polish.
Made in the USA
Green Honing Compound is made in the USA.
