Q: What's the king 1200x water stone best used for?
It's a general-purpose stone for cabinetmaking chisels and blades, cutting nearly twice as fine as an 800x while still removing material quickly.
60M0201 - 1200x 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.
A good general-purpose stone for cabinetmaking chisels and blades, the 1200x stone is nearly twice as fine as the 800x, but it still cuts rapidly.
For use after major nicks have been removed. Follow up with a 4000x or 8000x stone for a final finish.
Measures 8" × 2 1/2" × 1 3/8" and comes in a plastic box to keep it wet and ready for use.
Made in Japan.
It's a general-purpose stone for cabinetmaking chisels and blades, cutting nearly twice as fine as an 800x while still removing material quickly.
Use it after major nicks have been ground out on a coarser stone; this grit refines the edge before you move to a 4000x or 8000x stone for a final finish.
This king sharpening stone is effective on O1 steel but cuts noticeably slower on tougher alloys such as A2, so it's best suited to softer tool steels.
Yes, it comes in a plastic box that keeps the stone wet and ready to use between sharpenings.
Yes, only briefly; this stone needs just a quick soaking before use rather than an extended immersion.
| Materials | Aluminum oxide abrasive in resin bond |
| Dimensions | 8" × 2 1/2" × 1 3/8" |
| Includes | Sharpening stone; plastic storage box |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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King 1200x 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.
A good general-purpose stone for cabinetmaking chisels and blades, the 1200x stone is nearly twice as fine as the 800x, but it still cuts rapidly.
For use after major nicks have been removed. Follow up with a 4000x or 8000x stone for a final finish.
Measures 8" × 2 1/2" × 1 3/8" and comes in a plastic box to keep it wet and ready for use.
Made in Japan.
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