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HomeOffice ProductsNorton Waterstone Starter Kit: 220/1000 grit stone, 4000/8000 grit stone, SiC flattening stone |
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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Excellent, High-Quality Whetstone Set May 17, 2010
This set is exactly what it claims to be, and is very high quality. This set will serve for any sharpening tasks up to and including straight razors (though for a truly keen edge on a razor you may want at least one higher-grade stone as well). It is a staple of knowledgeable straight-razor "honemeisters", and is more than adequate for ordinary knife or shop tool sharpening. The lapping stone (flattening stone) is rather coarse; some prefer to use just a medium-grade sandpaper on a flat plate for the same task, but that is a matter of preference.
The stones are synthetic double-grade (two grades on opposite sides of the same stone), in the 4 grit sizes mentioned. The grits provide a good gradation of sharpening from coarse to very fine, and with good technique will reliably produce a good result. They are waterstones - they must be soaked in water before use, and kept wet while sharpening. The plastic cases also serve as a stand for the stone in use. The stones are thick and relatively large-sized - 4" x 8" - which is an advantage for knives or plane blades. All in all, just what you'd expect, and well-made. A good value for a set that will handle every ordinary need and last a lifetime.
0 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Nice Bargain Feb 23, 2010
These stones were a good bargain that fulfilled most of my honing needs. I use them for honing straight razors, and I'm pleased with them so far. The stones do need to be lapped before use.
norton combo waterstones Feb 23, 2010
Great product! These stones seem to be the standard for straight razor enthusiasts. The 1000 grit stone for setting a bevel on a dull razor and the 4k/8k for developing the edge. The flattening stone is crucial because over time all hones will become uneven. Eventually, you'll want to get a higher grit stone for further polishing but these stones will get you 90% there. This is a solid value.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Nice set for the money Feb 03, 2010
Anyone who is into sharpening by hand, especially straight razors, will appreciate this set of stones. The set comes highly recommeneded by every forum on straight razor shaving, and should also put a razor edge on any knives and tools you have lying around the house. It even comes with a decent DVD on sharpening.
And while it will probably give you the best edge you have every had on knives and razors, you must check out some of the training videos on the Web to get it right. Freehand sharpening is not easy, but with a little education you can do a great job.
Excellent set of stones for sharpening all baldes Jul 29, 2009
Great set of stones that cover everything from sharpening chisels and the like all the way down to sharpening straight razors. Originally I bought it for the purpose of maintaining my straight razors but, of course, it also works great for keeping the kitchen knives sharp and maintaining those tools in the garage.
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