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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 4000/8000 Grit Combination Waterstone
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$150.00
