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Combination Waterstone, 7-1/4" x 2-1/2" x 1" 800/4000

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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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    4.5

    (based on 12 reviews)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Effective (7)
    • Easy to use (3)
    • Good power output (2)

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • Sharpening (4)
    • Small projects (3)
    • Home repair (2)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid do-it-yourselfer (8), Casual do-it-yourselfer (2)
    • Primary Use:
    • Personal (6)

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    4/4/2012
     
    4.0

    great product

    By  The Mike

    from Providence, RI

    About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • Sharpening

    Comments about Combination Waterstone, 7-1/4" x 2-1/2" x 1" 800/4000 :

    Good combination of grits. I hollow ground a new set of chisels, then sharpened them up on this combo stone. Razor sharp!

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    3/13/2012
     
    5.0

    Excellent performance and value

    By  Luong Ocean Drifter

    from Goleta, CA

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • Shaping/Finishing
    • Sharpening

    Comments about Combination Waterstone, 7-1/4" x 2-1/2" x 1" 800/4000 :

    0.8K side - cut fast and doesn't load up (clog). A bit soft so it will dish, so flatten it often to avoid deviated edge. 4K side - produces pleasant cutting sounds and knife edge (toothy) easily slice through newspaper. Follow up with 8-10K stone or 2microns cbn/diamonds paste, 1u... Wanted dimension: 8x3x1 inches. Bottom line: I would buy again.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    2/9/2012
     
    5.0

    Love it!

    By  jdbob

    from Warren, VT

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Consistent cutting
    • Easy To Use
    • Fast cutting
    • Powerful

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • Great after grinding
    • Sharpening

    Comments about Combination Waterstone, 7-1/4" x 2-1/2" x 1" 800/4000 :

    This is a joy to use after using oil stones, which were slow cutting in my experience. The need for soaking is a minor pain if you need to sharpen on the fly, but I can usually foresee when I'll be needing to.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    12/22/2011
     
    5.0

    After 3 years...

    By  Brent

    from New Orleans

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Pros

    Cons

    Best Uses

    Comments about Combination Waterstone, 7-1/4" x 2-1/2" x 1" 800/4000 :

    Avid woodworker for 30 years. I have several water stones and natural stones. I keep a mirror polished edge on all of my tools, sharpening a few of them every few days. I have found this one combination stone to be all I need. The 4000 grit side gives a finer edge than an 8000 grit stone by another manufacturer. For nicked edges, or ones that need the angle reestablished, I start with 120 grit sandpaper on a polished granite tile to establish a primary bevel. After getting a burr across the back of the edge I go to the 800 grit side of this Shinwa stone, which I keep flattened with the same sand paper. I hone the back flat, then I pull just a few strokes on the beveled side at a slightly steeper angle than I did with the sandpaper. Then I go to the 4000 grit side of the stone, doing the same for a few strokes on each side. Shaving hairs off the back of my hand confirms a razor sharp edge.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    10/11/2010
     
    4.0

    Good to have

    By  NJJohn

    from Wayne, NJ

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

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

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • Sharpening

    Comments about Combination Waterstone, 7-1/4" x 2-1/2" x 1" 800/4000 :

    Glad I have it

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    4/9/2010
     
    4.0

    Good sharpening stone

    By  thp3free

    from Ct.

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Works Effectively

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • Home Repair

    Comments about Combination Waterstone, 7-1/4" x 2-1/2" x 1" 800/4000 :

    Gets a finer sharper edge faster. Softer than oil stone. Requires flattening more often.

    • Primary Use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    1/13/2010
     
    5.0

    Japanese Waterstone

    By  Silas

    from Springfield, La.

    About Me Beginner

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Works Effectively

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • Small Projects

    Comments about Combination Waterstone, 7-1/4" x 2-1/2" x 1" 800/4000 :

    I found the Waterstone to be a great buy! [...] I'll be buying more Waterstones for sure!

    • Primary Use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    12/29/2009
     
    4.0

    Works Great

    By  alex

    from Los Angeles

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Works Effectively

    Cons

    • Rough side wears quickly

    Best Uses

    • Small Projects

    Comments about Combination Waterstone, 7-1/4" x 2-1/2" x 1" 800/4000 :

    Works great but you will need to make the surface true with sand paper or other sharpening system.

    • Primary Use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    12/18/2009
     
    4.0

    Best way to start with waterstones

    By  Gepetto

    from Allentown, PA

    About Me

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Works Effectively

    Cons

    Best Uses

    Comments about Combination Waterstone, 7-1/4" x 2-1/2" x 1" 800/4000 :

    For someone wanting to try waterstone sharpening this is the stone to buy. The 800 grit side is course enough for all but chipped or abused edges and the 4000 side can provide a near mirror polish.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    10/8/2009
     
    5.0

    Once you go Water...

    By  cmwalk1

    from Wyoming

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Makes a beautiful edge
    • Works Effectively

    Cons

    • Needs a lot of care

    Best Uses

    • Home Repair
    • Large Projects
    • Small Projects

    Comments about Combination Waterstone, 7-1/4" x 2-1/2" x 1" 800/4000 :

    I have now become a believer that water stones are the way to go.

    • Primary Use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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