Norton IM313 -11.5" Three Stone Sharpening System - Fine India, Medium Crystolon, and Coarse Crystolon stones Product Description:
- Self-contained bench sharpening unit with reservoir for oil and rotating axis that holds three stones in place for sequential use
- Includes three sharpening stones: 100-grit silicon carbide stone for repairing, 150-grit silicon carbide for sharpening and maintaining, and 320-grit aluminum oxide for honing cutting edges
- 1/2 x 11-1/2 x 2-1/2 inch (H x W x D) size of oilstones makes them suitable for use as bench sharpeners for knives and tools
- Durable plastic case has a lid and no-slip rubber feet, and protects stones against breakage
- Angle guide to position tool correctly for sharpening, and 16 oz. bottle of Norton sharpening stone oil for lubrication
Product Description
The Norton Crystolon and India IM313 11-1/2 inch three-stone sharpening system includes 100-grit and 150-grit silicon carbide stones and a 320-grit aluminum oxide stone, a self-contained three-stone bench sharpening unit with a lid and no-slip rubber feet, a reservoir, an angle guide, and a 16 oz. bottle of sharpening stone oil for lubrication. In the top of the bench sharpening unit, a rotating axis holds the stones firmly in place, protecting them against breakage, and bringing the desired stone into position for sharpening. The base of the sharpening unit is a reservoir that allows submersion of the unused stones, keeping them clean and saturated. The angle guide helps to position a tool correctly for sharpening. The three stones in this system are used sequentially to restore cutting edges on straight-edged tools, such as knives, chisels, plane blades, and precision instruments; the 100-grit silicon carbide stone is suitable for repairing a cutting edge, while the 150-grit silicon carbide stone is suitable for sharpening and maintaining the edge, and the 320-grit aluminum oxide stone produces a honed cutting edge.
The sharpening stone oil meets FDA requirements for use near food, and consists of pharmacopeia-grade mineral oil formulated with the correct lubricity for oilstone sharpening. It prevents metal from bonding with the abrasive surface by flushing away dislodged abrasive and metal chips. Each stone is also prefilled with oil to save time and eliminate the need to presoak it prior to use. The silicon carbide stones are fast-cutting and offer effective sharpening, even under light pressure. The aluminum oxide stone has a tough fracture- and wear-resistant grit that is more durable than silicon carbide and capable of sharpening to very close tolerances.
Each stone is created by grading the material to a consistent particle size and blending it with bonding agents. It is then molded and surface-finished. These unusually large 1/2 x 11-1/2 x 2-1/2 inch (H x W x D) oilstones, which are suitable for bench use, are harder and more durable than a waterstone. (H is height, the vertical distance from lowest to highest point; W is width, the horizontal distance from left to right; D is depth, the horizontal distance from front to back.) They conform to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) abrasive grit standard.
Sharpening stones, or whetstones, are abrasive surfaces used to sharpen and hone the edges of steel cutting implements, such as chisels, knives, scissors, hand scrapers, and plane blades. Sharpening is the process of creating or re-establishing a cutting edge by grinding away portions of the metal to adjust the angle of the edge and reform the shape. Honing removes small imperfections. Stones can be flat, for working flat edges, or shaped, for edges that are more complex. Sharpening stones are made of natural or synthetic materials that range from softer to harder, and are categorized by the size of their abrasive particles, known as grit. A stone with a coarser grit is used when more metal needs to be removed (e.g., when sharpening a nicked or very dull blade); the stone with the finest grit produces the sharpest edge. Where numbers are assigned to specify grit, they range from coarser grit (low) to finer grit (high). Some sharpening stones are designed for use with a lubricating liquid, some can be used dry, and others can be used either wet or dry. When used with lubricating liquid, a sharpening stone can be called a waterstone or an oilstone, based on the lubricant required.
Norton Abrasives manufactures sanding, grinding, and polishing abrasives, and has been located in the United States since 1885. Norton, now a brand of Saint-Gobain, meets ISO 9000 and 14001 certification for quality and environmental management standards.
What’s in the Box?
- 100-grit silicon carbide stone
- 150-grit silicon carbide stone
- 320-grit aluminum oxide stone
- Bench sharpening unit with reservoir
- 16 oz. bottle of Norton sharpening stone oil
- Angle guide
- Instructions
Customer Reviews
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful.
Top of the line sharpening stone
By K. Quist
As a chef, I have had the opportunity to use many types of sharpening systems over the years. In my opinion there is no competition when it comes to sharpening stones. The Norton stone is easy to use and keeps your cutting edge razor sharp with little effort. A multi stone allows you to repair damaged blades (coarse stone), rebuild your blade with the medium stone and finish your edge with the fine stone.If you are considering a knife sharpening system I highly recommend Norton stones over electric sharpeners. The stone takes a minimum amount of steel off your knives compared to electric sharpeners. An electric sharpener takes the same amount of steel off the blade every pass. You will replace your knives much quicker with an electric sharpener. Protect your investment!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful.Essential for the professional or home enthusiast
By Aaron C. Ettlin
I have been working in the professional kitchen for a few years now, and I have used these exact items both in culinary school and in restaurants. I love it, and it's well worth the investment.A steel merely HONES the edges of a blade, aligning the feathered bits of steel that get ground into the edge of the blade over periods of use or sharperning. This tri-stone truly sharpens even the dullest knives to a razor sharp edge. I use this for my home knives, as well as my pro kitchen knives. It does take a little bit of time to get used to, to get the right angle, etc, but is ultimately easy and self-explanitory. The safest knife is a sharp knife.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.quality stone
By Jacob N. Kuehn
the 3 way sharpening stone is great for putting a new edge on your culinary knives. The only downside is you have to be trained in using the stones as sharpeners. There are very little directions in using this product.
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