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Norton 8000x Waterstone
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Highland Item # 156614
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Detailed Description
Norton 8000x Waterstone Highland Hardware has been an ardent proponent of Japanese waterstones for
many years. So, when Norton came out with their waterstones, we wanted to give them a go. After almost two years of shop use and testing, we are pleased to offer these fine stones.
The 8000X stone measures 8 in. long x 3 in. wide x 1 in. thick. We've found the Norton stones work just as remarkably as their Japanese
counterparts, but with some differences. The Norton stones wear a little
tougher in general, and thus require less frequent flattening. The 200 grit
stone cuts more aggressively and is less likely to clog than other coarse
stones. It's perfect for flattening the backs of new tools and removing
large bevel nicks. The 8000 grit stone is just wonderful, and is slowly
becoming one of our favorite polishing stones. It will quickly put a mirror
shine on the toughest tool steels, including the new cryogenically treated A2's. All Norton stones are 3" wide x 8" long x 1" thick, making them wider than even our large Japanese waterstones. They will readily accommodate wider plane irons, and all tools can be easily honed with roller guides. The set of four stones includes the 220 grit, 1000 grit, 4000 grit and 8000 grit stones.
You care for and maintain Norton waterstones in all the ways you're familiar
with (see our handout, Waterstone Sharpening). You can use the Norton
Flattening Stone (156620) or any other method you like for truing all the
stones. A nagura stone (026425) can be used to raise the slurry on the 4000 and 8000 grit stones. This process deglazes the two fine stones, making them cut faster and keeps them flat longer. Each stone comes in a nonskid, plastic case for clean use and storage.
Product Warnings
WARNING FOR RESIDENTS OF CALIFORNIA!
This product may expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Please read our Proposition 65 warning. For more information, see www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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