Q: Will this work on A2 steel?
This King 1000x water stone will hone A2 steel, but more slowly than an O1 blade, since A2's harder alloy resists the aluminum oxide abrasive more than plain carbon steel does.
60M4001 - 1000x 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.
This 1000x stone is 7" × 2 1/2" × 5/8" mounted to an 8 3/8" × 2 3/4" plastic base that has two non-slip grip pads on the bottom.
An excellent shop stone, it is also ideal for use in the kitchen for sharpening fine cutlery. It gives knives a good edge with just enough "tooth" for good vegetable slicing and meat carving.
Since it uses water as a lubricant, knife sharpening is clean and convenient.
Made in Japan.
This King 1000x water stone will hone A2 steel, but more slowly than an O1 blade, since A2's harder alloy resists the aluminum oxide abrasive more than plain carbon steel does.
Not necessarily. Because the abrasive particles fracture and dull as you work, this 1000x grit progressively fines the edge, letting many users go straight from a medium grit to a finished edge without a separate finishing stone.
Yes, it leaves enough of a fine edge with a bit of "tooth" for good vegetable slicing and meat carving, not just for workshop tool steels.
| Materials | Aluminum oxide abrasive; resin bond; plastic base |
| Dimensions | 7" × 2 1/2" × 5/8" stone; 8 3/8" × 2 3/4" mounted base |
| Includes | Water stone with mounted base |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Safety | Do not allow the stone to freeze while wet; it will fracture. |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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King 1000x 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.
This 1000x stone is 7" × 2 1/2" × 5/8" mounted to an 8 3/8" × 2 3/4" plastic base that has two non-slip grip pads on the bottom.
An excellent shop stone, it is also ideal for use in the kitchen for sharpening fine cutlery. It gives knives a good edge with just enough "tooth" for good vegetable slicing and meat carving.
Since it uses water as a lubricant, knife sharpening is clean and convenient.
Made in Japan.
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