Q: What is it used for?
The king 200x green silicon carbide stone removes nicks from plane blades, chisels or gouges and reshapes a badly worn edge before you move to a finer sharpening stone.
60M6001 - 200x Green Silicon Carbide Stone
King water stones were among the first Japanese stones introduced to the West. 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 basic stone for every shop, this green silicon carbide water stone can be used to take nicks out of plane blades, chisels or gouges preparatory to sharpening.
At 200x, it is ideal for basic tool shaping and removes material quickly.
A large stone, it is 8" × 3 1/8" × 2 1/8" and over 3 lb.
Made in Japan.
The king 200x green silicon carbide stone removes nicks from plane blades, chisels or gouges and reshapes a badly worn edge before you move to a finer sharpening stone.
It's for basic shaping and nick removal rather than fine sharpening; follow up with a finer grit stone such as an 800x once the edge is reshaped.
At over 3 lb, its size and mass help keep it stable on the bench during aggressive material removal.
Yes, only briefly; a quick soaking is enough before use.
| Materials | Green silicon carbide |
| Dimensions | 8" × 3 1/8" × 2 1/8" |
| Weight | Over 3 lb |
| Includes | Sharpening stone |
| Color/Finish | Green |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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King 200x Green Silicon Carbide Stone
King water stones were among the first Japanese stones introduced to the West. 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 basic stone for every shop, this green silicon carbide water stone can be used to take nicks out of plane blades, chisels or gouges preparatory to sharpening.
At 200x, it is ideal for basic tool shaping and removes material quickly.
A large stone, it is 8" × 3 1/8" × 2 1/8" and over 3 lb.
Made in Japan.
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