Woodstock International G4233 Japanese Water Combo Stone - 1000/6000 Grit

Woodstock : Tools & Hardware

Main Features

Woodworkers of all skill levels are turning to Japanese water stones to keep their tool edges sharp
This is because water stones cut more aggressively and a sharp edge can be achieved much faster
Water stone also polish as they hone, allowing a mirror finish without polishing compounds
Only water is need to lubricate the cutting edge
Grit: 1000 / 6000 combination. Dimensions: 8-1/8" x 2-7/8" x 7/8"

Product Description

To achieve a surgically sharp edge on your tools, nothing works faster or better than Japanese Water Stones. The abrasive slurry produced on top of the stone cuts aggressively and polishes the blade as it sharpens. If you've never tried sharpening with water stones before, you'll be astounded by the results.

Product Details

Title: Woodstock International G4233 Japanese Water Combo Stone - 1000/6000 Grit
Sales Rank: 1979 in Tools
Manufacturer: Woodstock, Model: D1130
Item Dimensions: 1.35 pounds

Customer Reviews

Image on Amazon.com is Deceiving: The image provided on Amazon.com shows 4 pieces. You really get oe physical piece with two sides. (see the image and look at the first shape that is yellow and brown) There is not 4 pieces to this kit as the image might lead. However, the description does state you get a 1000/6000 Grit combo....so interpret carefully.
The quality… More reviews

Worked Well for Me With Honing Guide: I'm a novice at woodworking and I didn't go for five stars here only because I am not able to see, for lack of anything much to compare it to, that the product is really superlative.
I used it only with the Robert Larson 800-1800 Honing Guide that I also got from Amazon, and I first read the relevant portions of The Complete Guide… More reviews

Chisels are a viable tool now: I have resisted hand tools and chisels in general because I could never get them sharp enough and it took forever. A friend showed me how easy it was to tune one up on a water stone (once they have been hollow ground) and I was amazed at how little time and what good results came from it. Now, I use chisels… More reviews

Combo 1K Grit and 6K Grit Water stone: I rated this stone 4 stars. First of all i like the fact it had 2 grits on both sides. It sharpened to a mirror like finish. However waterstone tend to wear very easily, and the thickness of each grits is only 1/2 inch. The overall stone was 1 in so each side has 1/2 inch of the stone. The waterstone wore out very quick resulting in my lapping… More reviews

Excellent!!!: Where have these stones been all my life? They are 100 times better than regular sharpening stones. Excellent product. More reviews