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In order to perform properly edge tools require sharpening and honing before use.
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Round Edge Slip Stones

One round edge and one thin edge make these stones an excellent choice for sharpening carving tools, firmer gouges and turning tools. The India is a man-made stone that quickly shapes and sharpens an edge. The Hard Arkansas is a fine grit natural stone used to hone the edge razor sharp.  The Soft Arkansas is a medium grit natural stone suitable for intermediate sharpening steps.

Stock Number Description Price Purchase
340-1720 India (Medium)  4 1/2" x 1 3/4   $12.25   Add to Cart
340-1650 Hard (Fine) Arkansas  4" x 1 3/4"        $24.50       Add to Cart
340-1700 Soft (Medium) Arkansas  4" x1 3/4"" $20.75 Add to Cart

 

 

Hard Arkansas Slipstones

A good set of fine slipstones is essential for sharpening carving tools.  This four piece set includes a selection of shapes suitable for honing a razor edge on all of your carving tools.  Each stone is carefully manufactured from the finest natural Hard Arkansas Stone.
Various profiles include: knife edge, tapered, double tapered, flat edge and round edge.

2 1/4" long x 1" wide x 1/4" thick.

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Stock Number Description Price Purchase
HAS-04 Arkansas 4 Pc Slipstone Set $49.95 Add to Cart

 

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Experienced and professional carvers prefer to finish off the sharpening process by stropping the tool to a razor edge.  Our 7" x 1 1/2" composite strop has a large, flat surface, one rounded edge and a sharp end.  Perfect for all shapes and sizes of carving tools. chisels and plane irons.   Stropping is easy; just sprinkle on a pinch of the abrasive powder and pull the tools edge across the strop.  Your tools will be honed to a new level of sharpness.   Instructions included.

Stock Number Description Price Purchase
WD-400 Strop $12.95 Add to Cart
WD-402 Abrasive Powder $4.95 Add to Cart

 


 

 

Strop-On-A-Stick

Actually, two strops-on-a-stick.  Both sides of the hardwood block are covered with leather. One side has a smooth leather surface for fine honing and the other side has a rough leather surface suitable for use with a coarser abrasive. Two strops for the price of one!  Use with your favorite stropping compound or abrasive powder.  Fitted with a wood handle for easy use in a variety of positions.

Leather surfaces are 1 1/2" wide x 7" long. Overall 11 1/2".
 

Stock Number Description Price Purchase
SOS-1000 Strop-On-A-Stick   $14.95 Add to Cart
WD-402 Abrasive Powder  $4.95 Add to Cart

 

 

 

 Diamond Hone (4 Sided)

Rotate the diamond hone to expose four different grits for any flat sharpening need. Color coded honing surfaces measure 2" x 6" and include 200, 300, 400 and 600 grits. The perforated surface keeps the hone clog-free by preventing the build up of metal particles. Just add a light honing oil (or WD-40) to lubricate and clean the honing surfaces. The plastic stand features slip resistant rubber feet.

 

Stock Number Description Price Purchase
D3657 4 Sided Diamond Hone $32.95 Add to Cart

 


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