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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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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 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 -
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 -
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 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 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 Course/ Fine Aluminum Oxide Stone
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$13.95 -
Norton 1000/8000 Grit Combination Waterstone
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$125.00 -
Norton Complete Waterstone Kit
The Norton Complete Waterstone Set comes with 4 full sized (8x3x1 in) stones in 220, 1000, 4000, and 8000 grit. Each stone comes in its own storage case that doubles as a stone holder. This complete set includes every grit needed for the home or professional sharpener. Learn More$349.95 -
Naniwa Lobster 3000 Grit Waterstone
The Naniwa (Lobster Brand) 3000 Grit sharpening stone (210x65x20mm). At 20mm height this stone is slightly shorter than the other (Lobster 220 & 1000) naniwa waterstones. This 3000 Grit stone has a very smooth texture and is intended for polishing a knife for cutting proteins. This is a waterstone so it will need to soak for a minute or two before use. Made in Japan.
Dimensions:
210mm X 65mm X 20mm
8.27" X 2.56" X 0.79" Learn More$36.50
