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Combination Waterstone, 8" x 2" x 1" 1000/6000

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4.5

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Unlike Western man-made stones, water rather than oil is used on Japanese stones to prevent the surface from being clogged with metal particles. We offer two classes of stone: coarse and finishing. The coarse stones are 250, 800, 1000, and 1200 grit. The 250 and 800 grit are faster cutting and used for repairing nicked edges or reshaping a bevel. The 1000 or 1200 grit stones are used for the first stage of the actual sharpening. Japanese water stones are softer than Western styles causing a fresh, sharp surface to be continually exposed to the tool edge.



  • Use water rather than oil for sharpening.
  • Japanese water stones are softer than Western styles.



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    4.7

    (based on 11 reviews)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Easy to use (5)
    • Effective (5)
    • Good power output (2)
    • Lightweight (2)
    • Well built / quality (2)

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • Sharpening (4)
    • Small projects (3)
    • Home repair (2)
    • Shaping/finishing (2)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid do-it-yourselfer (7), Beginner (2)
    • Primary Use:
    • Personal (6)

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    1/31/2012
     
    5.0

    great tool!!

    By  Osei

    from Mexico City

    About Me Beginner

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Powerful

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • Shaping/Finishing

    Comments about Combination Waterstone, 8" x 2" x 1" 1000/6000 :

    a great tool for shaping!!, Easy to use and cheap

    Bottom Line

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    1/19/2012
     
    5.0

    Combination Waterstone 1000/6000

    By  Bob the Blade Guru

    from Virginia

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Ergonomic Design
    • Powerful
    • Quiet
    • Smooth Running

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • Polishing
    • Shaping/Finishing
    • Sharpening

    Comments about Combination Waterstone, 8" x 2" x 1" 1000/6000 :

    Excellent stone for knife sharpening. 1000 grit side provides fast and smooth cutting, while the 6000 grit side gives the fine polishing finish to the edge. The 1000 grit wears down faster, so a separate 1000 stone may be needed in the future - after a couple hundred uses or so. The stone is actually a King/Ice Bear Brand, which is a good japanese waterstone. Overall, a great value product and fast shipping service from Woodcraft. I would not hesitate to buy one of these again.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    3/20/2011
     
    5.0

    easy razor edge

    By  Mak

    from Moscow, Idaho

    About Me Beginner

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Good Value
    • Great product
    • Very effective

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • Sharpening

    Comments about Combination Waterstone, 8" x 2" x 1" 1000/6000 :

    A great product. I, a novice sharpener, easly achieved a razor edge on my plane blades and chisels, English and Indian. Far out performed my oil stones, though they aren't anything special but for the price this water stone is a great alternative to expensive Arkansas stones. The 1000/6000 is a great combination to take a blade from start all the way to a great finish.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    3/16/2011
     
    5.0

    Truly amazing

    By  Peter B

    from Irvine, CA

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Great value
    • Very fast

    Cons

    • None

    Best Uses

    • Sharpening

    Comments about Combination Waterstone, 8" x 2" x 1" 1000/6000 :

    1000 side is a perfect transition to 6000 side. The stone's larger size makes it easy to maintain a perfect sharpening angle. This is a very fast and easy to use stone.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    7/24/2010
     
    3.0

    Don't judge a waterstone by its price

    By  Jim Keen

    from New York, NY

    About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • Sharpening

    Comments about Combination Waterstone, 8" x 2" x 1" 1000/6000 :

    Magazine's writers always recommend expensive sharpening stones and jigs. In fact, one can have good results with cheaper and simpler methods

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    4/15/2010
     
    5.0

    I will buy this product again

    By  knut2650

    from cincinnati ohio

    About Me

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    Pros

    Cons

    Best Uses

    Comments about Combination Waterstone, 8" x 2" x 1" 1000/6000 :

    Excellent combination stone for the price!

    • Primary Use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    2/16/2010
     
    5.0

    I recommend

    By  Carlos

    from MG - Brazil

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Works Effectively

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • Home Repair
    • Large Projects
    • Small Projects

    Comments about Combination Waterstone, 8" x 2" x 1" 1000/6000 :

    Great quality, exceeded my expectations

    • Primary Use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    1/9/2010
     
    4.0

    good combination

    By  dokta bud

    from Papua New Guinea

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Works Effectively

    Cons

    Best Uses

    Comments about Combination Waterstone, 8" x 2" x 1" 1000/6000 :

    good combination stone

    • Primary Use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    12/25/2009
     
    5.0

    King waterstones - the best

    By  The Shochet

    from Lakewood, NJ

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Lightweight
    • Strong
    • Sturdy case
    • Works Effectively

    Cons

    Best Uses

    Comments about Combination Waterstone, 8" x 2" x 1" 1000/6000 :

    Gentle use will work best!

    • Primary Use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    12/22/2009
     
    5.0

    Great waterstone for a good price!

    By  Americandodo

    from Umatilla, Oregon

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Lightweight
    • Strong
    • Works Effectively

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • Home Repair
    • Small Projects

    Comments about Combination Waterstone, 8" x 2" x 1" 1000/6000 :

    Great for use when honing straight razors! I recommend this stone very much! Works as good as a Norton, yet a fraction of the price! [...]

    • Primary Use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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