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Instructions for Sharpening Japanese Chisels

Waterstones are fast-cutting, provide good feedback, and are popular with pros and amateurs alike for honing chisels and plane irons.

This chart from DMT shows how to match the item you need sharpened to the DMT Model Sharpener & proper grit.

This article details the proper sharpening sequence.

This chart compares the advantages and disadvantages of different sharpening stone materials.

This article by Leonard Lee shows how to sharpen Block Planes.

DMT Grit Size Chart

Learn how to sharpen carving chisels

Synthetic waterstones are more consistent in sizing and quality than are natural stones, and are more readily available at more moderate cost.

Oil stones generally are a little less finicky in use than are waterstones, though the mess tends to be harder to clean up.