Norton Knife Sharpener Whetstone - Japanese Knife Sharpening Stone with 220 Grit Stone and Sharpening Stone Holder

Product Description Produce superior edges on planes and straight chisels with the Norton Single Grit Waterstone. A system of four synthetic stones, these waterstones are designed to work together with water for fast sharpening, achieving a fine finish. Softer than oilstones, waterstones provide lapping action for superb results with low pressure. Color-coded by grit, choose the 220 grit for repairing damaged tools, 1000 grit for the initial cut, 4000 grit for excellent finishing, and 8000 grit for polishing. From the Manufacturer Norton@ 220 grit Waterstones are the coarsest stones in the series. They are used to repair large nicks or to change the shape of a blade. Because they are so porous, they need to have water splashed on their surface often. Norton@ Waterstones were rated the Best Waterstones by Fine Woodworking and Popular Woodworking. Created by a Norton@ engineeer, who is also a dedicated woodworker and bladesmith, Norton@ Waterstones combine craftsmanship with the latest abrasive technology to produce a truly superior sharpening system.

• Revitalize dull knives and other cutting edges with this 220 grit waterstone, ideal for repairing dull blades and restoring razor sharp edges
• This waterstone, also known as a whetstone, can be used to create an abrasive slurry - a timeless and unsurpassed knife sharpening method
• Using water as lubricant instead of oil, this whetstone is easy to clean and actually requires less force to sharpen than an oil stone
• This tool and knife sharpening whetstone is 1 x 8 x 3 inch size (H x W x D), made from Silicon Carbide, is great for use as a bench stone for kitchen knives, a utility knife, tools and more
• Includes a sharpening stone whetstone holder and case with rubber feet that allows easy and safe stabilization when sharpening