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Sharpening Stone Omnibus

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(this page will grow a little at a time as I post more stones – when everything has been posted, this

Synthetic Finish Stones:

  • Chinese Ruby 3000 Grit Stone
  • Diamond Grit – 1 Micron
  • Diamond Grit – 1 Micron to Improve Very Fine Arkansas Stones
  • Dursol (like Autosol) on Cast Iron vs. Wood Substrate
  • Kityama 8000 Grit Waterstone

Natural Finish Stones:

  • Coticules – Finishing Type – Coarse and Fine
  • Dan’s Black Arkansas Stone
  • Fine Hone Slates (Purple, etc.)
  • Japanese Natural Finisher – Vintage (Nakayama or similar)
  • “Smith’s Hard” (A Fine Soft Arkansas Stone)

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