Norton's Dual-Grit Knife Sharpening Oil Stone for Efficient Edges

The Norton Crystolon 100/280-grit oilstone is a versatile abrasive tool, composed of silicon carbide, featuring a 100-grit surface for efficient edge repair and a 280-grit side for honing and maintenance. It excels in moderate tolerance sharpening, favoring speed over fine edge finish, especially when dealing with dull blades. Primarily utilized for straight-edged tools like chisels, knives, planes, and precision instruments, this stone comes pre-oiled to save time and eliminate soaking requirements, ensuring the metal doesn't adhere to the abrasive through continuous flushing of debris.

Manufactured by Norton Abrasives, a renowned US-based company since 1885, this stone adheres to ANSI abrasive grit standards. Sharpening stones, also known as whetstones, are abrasive surfaces that hone and refine the edges of steel cutting tools, with different grits catering to varied sharpening needs. Natural and synthetic materials, with grit sizes determining hardness, are employed to remove metal or refine edges.

Norton's Crystolon oilstone employs a proprietary process, embedding a petroleum-based product, which keeps the lubrication in place during sharpening. This aids in suspending metal shavings and abrasive particles in the lubricant, preventing damage to the stone's surface and ensuring a smooth, clean cut.

The dual-grit combination, such as the JB8 Combination Crystolon oilstone, offers cost-effective versatility, featuring a coarse side for heavy-duty sharpening and a fine side for refining. Ideal for kitchen knives, hunting blades, and various tools, the stone measures 1 x 8 x 3 inches (H x W x D), making it a convenient bench option.

This particular oilstone, designed for efficient knife and tool maintenance, benefits from the pre-filled oil, enhancing the lubrication process. As a durable alternative to whetstones, it is recommended to be used with Norton Abrasives' Sharpening Stone Oil for optimal performance in sharpening.

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