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Traditional Waterstones
Traditional Waterstones cut quickly, provide a great tactile response, and are available in a wide variety of grits. Waterstones are very porous – they are designed to be soaked before each use. This soaking process lubricates the stone's surface, which prevents the buildup of heat from friction and floats away metal particles, called swarf, keeping the stone from getting clogged. As the stone is used, a slurry of abrasive particles and water forms on the surface. This slurry is what allows the stone to cut quickly and polish the blade effectively. Traditional soaking waterstones are indispensable tools prized for their ability to produce a highly refined edge, typically on kitchen knives and woodworking tools. We recommend that you use at least 2 grits when sharpening, one to set your primary edge and a second to refine and polish.
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Norton 220 Grit Waterstone
Norton 220 grit Waterstone is 8x3x1 inch Waterstones are for experienced sharpeners. A stone in this grit range is used for tip repair, chip removal and blade thinning. Learn More -
Norton 1000 Grit Waterstone
Norton 1000 grit waterstone is a full sized (as opposed to a combination stone) and should last a very long time. This is the grit you would use to establish an edge on a dull knife. If you were to purchase just one stone, 1000 grit should be the choice. The plastic case has rubber feet on the bottom and notches at the top to hold your stone securely while sharpening. I also soak my Norton stones directly in the plastic case. Learn More$75.00 -
Norton 4000 Grit Waterstone
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$110.00 -
Norton 8000 Grit Waterstone
Norton 8x3x1 inch 8000 Grit Waterstone 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. Learn More$150.00 -
Pride Abrasives 1000/3000 Grit Waterstone
The Pride Abrasive combination waterstone features a 1000 grit and a 3000 grit which are bonded together to give to buyer the most important two stones in one purchase. The 1000 Grit stone is used on dull knives to put a new edge (bevel) on the knife this grit will leave a toothy, or jagged, edge that needs to be smoothed a refined with the 3000 Stone. These two stones can effectively sharpen a knife but if you are going to cut protein a higher grit may be desired. Comes in a wooden presentation box.
Made in USA.
Dimensions: 8"x3"x1" Learn More -
Pride Abrasives 220 Grit Waterstone
Pride Abrasive 220 grit Waterstone (Tan).
This 220 Grit Waterstone is the roughest of Pride's waterstones, this course stone is ideal for fixing small chips or broken tips on knives, or to set a bevel in the initial stages of sharpening. Be sure not to over sharpen on this stone, use your fingers to feel for a burr while sharpening to know when to move to a higher grit.
Made in the USA.
Dimensions: 8"x3"x1" Learn More$48.95 -
Pride Abrasives 600 Grit Water Stone
Pride Abrasives 600 Grit Water Stone (slate/blue-grey). Pride stones use a vitrifed bonding process rather than resin. This is particularly helpful on these lower-grit stones where most brands create excessive slurry and break down quickly. These cut aggressively, yet maintain flatness very well. 600 grit is commonly used to repair minor chips, and prepare the knife for higher grit stones.
Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 8"x3"x1" Learn More$51.95 -
Pride Abrasives 8000 grit Waterstone
Pride Abrasives 8000 grit Waterstone (white) 2 micron.
Pride stones use a unique vitrification process , ensuring these stones form a burr quicker and stay flat longer. Use this 8000 grit stone for final product polishing as this stone will smooth and mirror polish the knife edge.
Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 8"x3"x1" Learn More$99.95 -
Norton 1000/4000 grit Combination Waterstone
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 -
Norton Waterstone Starter Set
The Norton Waterstone Starter Set includes 220/1000, 4000/8000, Flattening Stone & instructional DVD Learn More$225.00
