what abrasives are best for softer steels
Silicon Carbide Stone Set [6" x 1"]
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Open May 24, 2023 - 11:40 AM
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May 24, 2023 - 12:50 PM
If you're only sharpening softer steels (or steels without hard carbides in them), then regular aluminum oxide stones will be fine. They will also work for slightly harder steels. If you ever plan on sharpening any modern steels with high vanadium or similar carbide in it, then I would suggest diamond or CBN based stones.
For all-round regular steels, common kitchen knives and the occasional harder steel, then silicon carbide stones would work well.
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Silicon Carbide Stone Set [6" x 1"]
Silicon Carbide Sharpening Stones are used for sharpening knives using Hapstone or Edge Pro sharpeners. The stones are made of silicon carbide and are designed for the hardest steels (up to 65 HRC). The set of 5 stones: 120, 240, 600, 1000 and 2500 grit (JIS). All stones are 6 mm thick and mounted o...
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