Q: What is it used for?
A slip stone hones curved cutting edges such as firmer gouges, scribing gouges, carving tools and radiused blades that a flat stone can't reach.
4000x and 8000x traditional slip stones
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These slip stones are made to our design and to a specified hardness to best combine cutting speed and durability.
Widely used for sharpening firmer gouges, scribing gouges, carving tools and radiused blades, these stones can be used on nearly any curved cutting edge of simple or compound shape.
They come in three grit sizes: 1000x, 4000x and 8000x.
The coarsest slip (1000x) is the fastest cutting and is used for establishing a basic edge.
The 4000x is the most useful combination of cutting speed, hardness and degree of finish obtained. It cuts quickly, but still leaves a tool with a near-mirror finish superior to that achieved with a hard Arkansas slip.
The 8000x is for final touch-up or occasional stropping while carving.
The 1000x and 4000x stones are also sold as a pair.
A slip stone hones curved cutting edges such as firmer gouges, scribing gouges, carving tools and radiused blades that a flat stone can't reach.
Start with the 1000x grit to establish a basic edge quickly, then move to the 4000x for a near-mirror finish and the 8000x for occasional touch-up.
Not necessarily; the 1000x and 4000x pair covers most sharpening needs, and the 8000x is best added later for touch-up work between full sharpenings.
The 4000x grit cuts faster than a hard Arkansas slip while still leaving a near-mirror finish, saving time without a real trade-off in result.
Yes, immerse it in water for about five minutes to saturate it, then keep the surface wetted while you work to flush away swarf.
| Materials | Abrasive stone |
| Compatibility | Compatible with firmer gouges, scribing gouges, carving tools and radiused blades |
| Includes | Sharpening stone |
| Package Quantity | 1 item or 1 pair |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Traditional Water Slip Stones
These slip stones are made to our design and to a specified hardness to best combine cutting speed and durability.
Widely used for sharpening firmer gouges, scribing gouges, carving tools and radiused blades, these stones can be used on nearly any curved cutting edge of simple or compound shape.
They come in three grit sizes: 1000x, 4000x and 8000x.
The coarsest slip (1000x) is the fastest cutting and is used for establishing a basic edge.
The 4000x is the most useful combination of cutting speed, hardness and degree of finish obtained. It cuts quickly, but still leaves a tool with a near-mirror finish superior to that achieved with a hard Arkansas slip.
The 8000x is for final touch-up or occasional stropping while carving.
The 1000x and 4000x stones are also sold as a pair.
Choose an option to view item availability.
Choose an option to view item availability.
