King Japanese waterstone, 800 grit, made by Matsunaga, one of the largest stone manufacturers in Japan. For general-purpose sharpening, ideal for periodic sharpening and a medium finish.
King Japanese waterstone, 800 grit, made by Matsunaga, one of the largest stone manufacturers in Japan. For general-purpose sharpening, ideal for periodic sharpening and a medium finish. Suitable for chisels, plane blades, kitchen knives, razors, shears, scissors, axes, precision tools and gardening tools. Size 20.5 x 5 x 2.5 cm.
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There are several good ways to sharpen chisels and plane irons: water stones, diamond stones, oil stones and sharpening machines such as Tormek. All give sharp edges, but they differ in speed, maintenance and price.
A honing guide makes it easier to keep the same angle every time. The most important thing is to find a method you enjoy and use often. The guide helps you choose.
Which water stone you need depends on how dull your edges are and how fine a finish you want. A common setup is a coarse stone around 1000 grit to shape the edge and a fine stone around 5000–8000 grit to polish it. For chipped edges you need a coarser stone too.
Water stones wear unevenly and need flattening regularly. The guide explains grits, brands and flattening.