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Sharpening Stones

Fur & Feathers Woodcarving caries the Spyderco brand of ceramic sharpening stones, Wayne Barton ceramic sharpening stones, Arkansas stones, Strops and strop compounds. All of these products will help you bring your wood carving tools to a razor sharp edge and help you maintain that edge.

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SPYDERCO CERAMIC SHARPENING STONES

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These quality ceramic sharpening stones are available in bench stone size 2 x 8 inches and a set of four 5 inch long multi-shaped files - square, round, triangle, and "slip."  The ceramic bench stones are large enough to sharpen any tool with ease.   The files can be used to touch up edges and to clean-up the inside surface of gouges and V-tools.  Bench stones come with a quality industrial plastic storage box - The file set has a leather pocket pouch.

Spyderco ceramic sharpening stones are made of "High Alumina Ceramic," a USA made material with the ability to cut any metal known to man. It is formed when alumina particles (synthetic sapphires - only diamonds are harder) are mixed with a ceramic bonding agent. The mixture is then shaped and kiln-fired at temperatures is excess of 3000 degrees for up to three days.

The advantage that these ceramic stones have over diamond stones is that the ceramic sharpening stone has the full surface of the stone to sharpen and most diamond "stones" have a pattern of diamond coated dots.  This results in ceramic sharpening stones working faster. 

These ceramic sharpening stones are available in three grits - medium (600 grit), fine (1800 grit) and ultra-fine (2000 grit). Each grit serves a specific purpose in the sharpening process. The medium stone produces a good working edge by efficiently removing steel and reshaping bevel of a dull tool. The fine grit stone then tightens the scratch pattern - creating the desired razor sharp cutting edge. The ultra-fine stone then polishes the edge to provide a professionally finished edge. - No stropping is required.

These stones will show almost no wear over time even with day in - day out usage.

Spyderco ceramic sharpening stones are to be used dry - no honing oil or water. Cleaning can be accomplished with a powered abrasive cleaner (Comet, Bon Ami, etc.) and a nylon or non-metallic scouring pad.

Catlg-no  Description Price
70-302M Ceramic bench sharpening stone - medium - 2 x 8 inch (600 grit) $68.95
70-302F Ceramic bench sharpening stone - fine - 2 x 8 inch (1800 grit) 68.95
70-302UF Ceramic bench sharpening stone - ultra-fine - 2 x 8 inch (2000 grit) 94.95
70-400-0 Ceramic four piece file set in leather pocket pouch 69.95
70-400F1T Ceramic file - triangle shape from set (1800 grit) 44.95
70-400F1SP Ceramic file - tear drop shape from set (1800 grit) 27.95

 

SPYDERCO POCKET STONE

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Spyderco ceramic sharpening stones - Medium (600 grit) and Fine (1800 grit) - are bonded together to make 1 x 5 inch combination sharpening stone.- a perfect size for sharpening or touching up knife blades and other carving tools.  This is the perfect size to carry in your pocket or tool roll. They are made of "High Alumina Ceramic," - the same as the Ceramic stones above. The combination stone comes with a heavy weight leather carrying case.

Catalog Number   Price
70-303MF Spyderco Pocket Ceramic Sharpening Stone  -  Medium  & Fine Grit  $49.95

  

ARKANSAS STONE TRI-HONE

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Three stones mounted on a piece of cedar which can be rotated to the desired stone in a cedar platform. The stones are 1-5/8" wide and 8" long. The fine and medium grade stones are top quality Arkansas stones. The coarse stone is aluminum oxide. EXCELLENT VALUE

To Order -- Phone 1-800-809-4286

Catalog-Number   Price
Tri-8 Tri-Hone - 8 inch $43.95

 

 

Honing Oil

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Honing oil specially refined to provide the proper action to clean Arkansas stones while you sharpen.  3 fl oz bottle.

To Order -- Phone 1-800-809-4286

Catalog Number Description Price
SS-OIL4 Honing Oil  $4.95

 

Wayne Barton Ceramic Stones

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Wayne Barton's Ceramic Sharpening Stones need no water or oil when sharpening. Cleans with kitchen cleansers and water. The medium stone is used for sharpening, and the ultra-fine is used for polishing the edge to a mirror finish. No more need for strops or power buffing. The stones are 1-3/4" wide by 4" long by 3/8" thick.  The Wayne Barton ceramic stones work the same as the Spyderco ceramic stones listed above - they are just smaller in size.


To Order -- Phone 1-800-809-4286

Catalog-Number Description Price
70-221-1 Medium Grit Ceramic Sharpening Stone - 600 grit $32.95
70-221-2 Ultra-Fine Grit Ceramic Sharpening Stone - 2000 grit 32.95

 

 

Round Ceramic Sharpening Rods

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These quality fine ceramic sharpening rods are a classic example of space age technology applied to down to earth needs. They can be used dry - no oil is required. Cleans with kitchen cleansers and water. 3/8" diameter by 4-1/2" inches long.  Great for quick touch-ups on your knife and the inside of gouges.

Catalog-Number Description Price
70-001 Round ceramic sharpening rod $5.95

 

 

LEATHER  STROPS

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Strops are used in the final step of sharpening carving tools. These strops are made with a thin hard leather which minimizes the problem "round-over" caused by excessive pressure or a leather that is too thick and soft. We have two styles available - the traditional flat strop for knives, chisels, and the outside of gouges and another strop shaped like a round edge slip stone to work the inside surface of gouges.  The flat knife strop is available in two sizes - approximately 2" by 12" and 1" by 6".  The smaller size will fit in most tool rolls so that you can carry it with you.

To Order -- Phone 1-800-809-4286

Catalog-Number Description Price
ST034 Large Flat Knife Strop - appx 2" by 11" $9.95
ST041 Small Flat Knife Strop - appx 1" by 6" 4.95
ST052 Gouge Strop 12.95

 

 

STROP COMPOUNDS

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The traditional compound used is the wax-based jeweler's rouge and is well suited for flat or round surfaces like the gouge strop. The Wood-Is-Good compound is a finely ground aluminum oxide which is sprinkled on the surface like salt.

To Order -- Phone 1-800-809-4286

Catalog-Number Description Price
TL0150 Jewelers Rouge $4.50
WG2000 Wood-Is-Good Aluminum Oxide 5.95

 

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Fur and Feathers Woodcarving
121 Basswood Road
Springfield, IL 62712-8736
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