Q: What is it best used for?
The king 800x water stone is a general-purpose choice for most sharpening needs, including chisels and plane blades, cutting quickly to prepare an edge.
60M0101 - 800x Water Stone
King water stones were among the first Japanese stones introduced to the West. They are aluminum oxide abrasive in a resin bond. In our testing, they were effective in O1 steel but noticeably slower in tough alloys such as A2. The particles fracture and dull after a short period, performing like progressively finer grits, which allows you to move from a medium grit straight to a finishing stone. They are economically priced, require only a quick soaking before use, and are a good choice for honing softer tool steels or when cost is a concern.
The 800x is an excellent general-purpose stone for most sharpening needs, such as chisels, plane blades, etc.
It cuts quickly, leaving a finish that is fine enough to go immediately to the 4000x stone for a final edge.
Measures 8" × 2 1/2" × 1 3/8". Comes in a plastic box to keep it wet and ready for use.
Made in Japan.
The king 800x water stone is a general-purpose choice for most sharpening needs, including chisels and plane blades, cutting quickly to prepare an edge.
Move straight to a 4000x stone; the 800x leaves a finish fine enough to skip an intermediate grit.
This stone is effective on O1 steel but cuts noticeably slower on tougher alloys such as A2, so it suits softer tool steels best.
Yes, it comes in a plastic box that keeps the stone wet and ready to use between sharpenings.
Yes, only briefly; a quick soaking is enough before use.
| Materials | Aluminum oxide abrasive in resin bond |
| Dimensions | 8" × 2 1/2" × 1 3/8" |
| Includes | Sharpening stone; plastic storage box |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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King 800x Water Stone
King water stones were among the first Japanese stones introduced to the West. They are aluminum oxide abrasive in a resin bond. In our testing, they were effective in O1 steel but noticeably slower in tough alloys such as A2. The particles fracture and dull after a short period, performing like progressively finer grits, which allows you to move from a medium grit straight to a finishing stone. They are economically priced, require only a quick soaking before use, and are a good choice for honing softer tool steels or when cost is a concern.
The 800x is an excellent general-purpose stone for most sharpening needs, such as chisels, plane blades, etc.
It cuts quickly, leaving a finish that is fine enough to go immediately to the 4000x stone for a final edge.
Measures 8" × 2 1/2" × 1 3/8". Comes in a plastic box to keep it wet and ready for use.
Made in Japan.
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