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King KDS combination waterstone with 1000 grit on one side and 6000 grit on the other. The 1000 grit side removes grinder marks and smooths the edge, while the 6000 grit side hones and polishes.
King KDS combination waterstone with 1000 grit on one side and 6000 grit on the other. The 1000 grit side removes grinder marks and smooths the edge, while the 6000 grit side hones and polishes. Made from the same materials as the King Deluxe whetstones, it gives much better results than an oil stone.
Specifications:
Made in Japan
Combination grit #1000 and #6000
Dimensions 207 x 66 x 36 mm
Weight 1000 g
Comes in a clear plastic case
Data sheet
Specific References
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.
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