Water Stone Essentials Kit

Get More From Your Water Stones

Water stones are popular and effective. To make them perform at their best though, they must be properly maintained and securely held in place during sharpening. A Double-Sided Flattening Stone combined with our Universal Stone Holder covers both needs in one vital kit. It's a must-have for water stones,

Our Most Versatile Stone Holder

If you are going to buy just one stone holder, this is the one. We have tested it and found it holds stones between 5 1/2" and 8 1/2" long. Although intended primarily for water stones, it works equally well on diamond and oil stones; the stones do not know the difference. 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.

Double-Sided 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. The 9" x 3" Double-Sided Flattening Stone keeps your water stones in perfect sharpening condition. The two grits (120 and 320) provide fast and smooth stone maintenance. Whether you need aggressive leveling or a refined surface finish, either of these flattening stones deliver outstanding 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:

• 120 grit (Coarse side): Fast leveling of an out-of-flat water stone, quickly restoring their flat surface for optimal sharpening.
• 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.  

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.