Q: What shapes of carving tools can these slips sharpen?
The tapered curved edge reaches gouges from small to large, and the angled face is built for the inside of parting tools; flat and V-shaped tools are covered too.
60M9036 - Pair of Carver's Slips
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These are Japanese water stones made in the European style.
One edge is curved and decreases from 1/2" to 1/8" over its length while the other side is tapered at an angle of about 30° for working the inside of parting tools.
This design allows you to sharpen a wide variety of tools from small to large gouges and all flat or V-shaped tools.
The pair of slips (1000x and 4000x) is sufficient for most carving needs.
The tapered curved edge reaches gouges from small to large, and the angled face is built for the inside of parting tools; flat and V-shaped tools are covered too.
One edge is curved and tapers from 1/2" to 1/8" over its length, while the other is angled at about 30° specifically for parting tools.
Not necessarily; the pair covers most carving needs, but a single grit is enough if you already own the other.
Yes, the carver's european-style slips use a tapered curved edge and angled parting-tool face, while the traditional slip stones use a rounded profile for gouges and radiused blades.
| Materials | Abrasive stone |
| Dimensions | Curved edge tapers 1/2"–1/8" over its length |
| Compatibility | Compatible with gouges (small to large), parting tools, and flat and V-shaped carving tools |
| Includes | Sharpening stone |
| Package Quantity | 1 item or 1 pair |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Carver's European-Style Slips
These are Japanese water stones made in the European style.
One edge is curved and decreases from 1/2" to 1/8" over its length while the other side is tapered at an angle of about 30° for working the inside of parting tools.
This design allows you to sharpen a wide variety of tools from small to large gouges and all flat or V-shaped tools.
The pair of slips (1000x and 4000x) is sufficient for most carving needs.
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