Sharpening Stones

The Professional Standard for Sequential Bench Sharpening The Norton IM200 Multi-Oilstone represents the industrial benchmark for manual knife maintenance. This is not a hobbyist tool; it is a high-throughput sharpening station designed for chefs and butchers who require consistent, repeatable edge geometry. Unlike single stones that require frequent soaking and cleanup, the IM200 utilizes a rotational reservoir system. The stones are housed in a heavy-duty base that keeps the unused abrasives submerged in a bath of Norton honing oil, ensuring they are saturated and ready for immediate use. The system utilizes a precise three-step progression. The Coarse Crystolon (Silicon Carbide) stone is purpose-built for rapid metal removal, allowing you to reset a bevel or repair a chipped edge in minutes. The Medium Crystolon stone refines that edge, removing the deep scratches left by the coarse abrasive. Finally, the Fine India (Aluminum Oxide) stone polishes the apex to a refined, toothy edge that excels at slicing through fibrous proteins and dense vegetables without slipping. Measuring 8 inches by 2 inches, this unit provides a sufficient surface area for full-stroke sharpening of everything from a 3.5-inch paring knife to a 10-inch chef’s knife. The compact footprint of the IM200 makes it the ideal choice for smaller professional stations or serious home kitchens where space is at a premium, yet professional results are non-negotiable. Learn More

Then Norton IB8 Combination Oil Stone (8x2x1) in. Consists of one side Course (Aluminum Oxide) and the other side is a Fine (India Stone). This is an oilstone and is best used with Norton Sharpening Stone Lubricant. Learn More

The Norton 4000/8000 Grit Combination Waterstone creates an abrasive slurry during use, for effective sharpening with less pressure than oil stones. The 4000 grit is for maintaining and refining your blade's edge, and the 8000 grit is for polishing. The 4000 grit side requires some soaking and the 8000 can be used as a "splash and go". We recommend using the blue storage case for soaking the 4000 grit as this will allow the 8000 side to stay out of the water. The blue plastic box features rubber feet, and can be used as a holder during use. Learn More

The Norton 220/1000 Grit Waterstone is also one of the stones found in the Norton Waterstone starter set. This is a waterstone, or soaking stone and has two sides. 220 grit is for fixing nicks and dings on your knife, and the 1000 grit side is used for reestablishing the edge. Learn More

The Norton 1000/8000 Grit Combination Waterstone creates an abrasive slurry during use, for effective sharpening, and less pressure than oil stones. The 1000 grit is fairly course and should be used to fix minor chips and dings in the blade. The 8000 is used for a high degree of polish on a knife. Generally, stones in this range are used on traditional Japanese knives to smooth grind marks along the shinogi line and minimize drag. For general use like cutting tomatoes, this may be too high a degree of sharpening. When slicing meats and fishes you benefit from this mirror finish sharpening. The blue plastic box features rubber feet, and can be used as a holder during use.

Dimensions: 8 x 3 x 1 in. Learn More

These stones vary from the Japanese in two key areas.
The grit size is just a bit coarser. (There is no International Standard for grit sizes)
The bonding agent is softer than a premium Japanese stone. I don't know that they actually wear faster though, because they produce results much more quickly. I really like the finish produced by the 4000 grit and we use it regularly.
We actually like these stones quite a bit. Nice size, sturdy plastic box that also serves as a stand for the stone. Be very careful to not push the edge into the stone. Draw the knife towards you with the edge facing away. Please call or email with any questions.

Dimensions: 8 x 3 x 1 in. Learn More

Dimensions: 11 1/2 in. x 2 1/2 in. x 1 in. Medium and Fine Combination Oil Stone Medium Side is a Crystolon Stone Fine Side is an India Stone Learn More

This extra large combination stone restores a sharp cutting edge to straight-edged tools and knives. Can be used on gouges, draw knives, spoke shavers, carvers, kitchen knives, scissors, snips and scrapers. Use the Brown (Course) side to start a new edge or remove nicks and chips. Use the Light Gray (Fine) Side for refining and maintaining a keen edge. Made in Mexico. Lubricate with Norton oil for best results, oil is a lubricant that will float away metal and abrasive dust that can clog the pores of the stone. 8"x2"x3/4" Learn More

Norton 8x3x1 inch, full size 4000 grit waterstone is used to polish and refine the edge of an already sharp knife. Generally used to remove grind marks left behind from coarser grits used in initial stages of sharpening. Learn More