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GENERAL INFORMATIONSharpening BasicsKnives and BladesDRAW BLADE ACROSS.PUSH IN OPPOSITEDIRECTION.Woodworking ToolsThe procedures and products used for sharpening straight-edgedwoodworking tools are widely debated by woodworking experts.Today there are many combinations of products that can provide thefinish and sharpness for every level of woodworking project. Nortonabrasives, alone, provide all the products for every method ofchoice. Outlined below are the basic procedures and productrecommendations by steps.1. Place the heel of the blade flat on the stone in a perpendicular orslightly angled position.2. Tilt the back of the blade up to the desired angle (15 to 30 depending on the application: 15 for filet knives, 23 for kitchenor pocket knives, and 30 for cleavers).3. Holding wrists rigid, draw the blade diagonally against thesurface for the length of the stone – like you were trying to take athin slice of the stone – beginning at the heel of the knife andending at the top.4. Flip the blade over and repeat from the opposite end. Continuethis action until a wire edge appears.5. Then move to the next finer stone and repeat until sufficientlysharp.NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THE ANGLE PRESENTED TO THE STONE AT THEBEGINNING OF THE PROCESS BE MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT THE SEQUENCE.ChiselBACK FACEPRIMARY BEVELSECONDARY BEVEL(MICRO)Plane BladePROCEDUREOIL STONE SYSTEMBACK FACEWATERSTONE SYSTEMBACK FACESteps 1-4 are only needed on new tools or damaged tools. The flatter and more polished the back is, the sharper the cutting edge will be and the longer it will stay sharp.Step 1*Heavy stock removalCrystolon – Coarse220 gritStep 2*Light stock removalIndia – Medium or Fine1000 gritStep 3Final finishing and polishingNorton Hard Translucent Arkansas4000 gritStep 4Highly reflective polishing1 Micron Diamond Compound ***8000 gritPRIMARY BEVELStep 5 is done on new tools or whenever a tool is damaged. Otherwise, this step is done every 10-15 resharpenings of the secondary (micro) bevel.Step 5 (Option 1)Creating a concave primary bevel – hollow grinding**Bench wheel – 38A60-JBench wheel - 38A60-JStep 5 (Option 2)*Creating a flat primary bevelIndia – Medium or Fine1000 gritSECONDARY (MICRO) BEVELSteps 6-8 are done frequently to keep tools in excellent condition. Each step should be done until a burr or wire edge forms. This burr or wire edge is a signal that it is time tomove to the next step. This wire edge must be removed and is done by alternately rubbing the back face and secondary angle of the tool on the finest stone until the wire edgefalls off. If the wire edge does not fall off with this procedure, check the back of the tool for flatness.Step 6*Initial sharpening or resharpeningIndia - Medium or Fine1000 gritStep 7Final finishing & polishingNorton Hard Translucent Arkansas4000 gritStep 8Highly reflective polishing1 Micron Diamond Compound***8000 grit******OTHER ABRASIVE PRODUCTS SUCH AS DIAMOND BENCHSTONES, DIAMOND COMPOUND AND COATED ABRASIVES WILL PERFORM STEPS 1, 2, 5 & 6. SEE PAGES 28 AND 29.HOLLOW GRINDING IS DONE ON A BENCH GRINDER: 6" WHEELS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR A SLIGHTLY LARGER CURVATURE.DIAMOND COMPOUND MUST BE USED ON A VERY FLAT SURFACE TO ACHIEVE THE HIGHLY REFLECTIVE POLISH. (SEE PAGE 29)tipSharpness Testing – Woodworking ToolsThe first way to tell is visual; a sharp edge reflects no light. Once this is done, it is recommended that the tool be tested by slicing down on anend grain of soft pine. If the end grain is ragged, the tool is not sharp enough. If there are only scratches on the end grain, tiny fragments ofthe wire edge may be left and continued polishing is needed. A truly sharp blade will leave a cut on the end grain that looks almost burnished.www.nortonstones.comGENERAL INFORMATIONMost manufacturers ship their cutting tools without keen edges toavoid damage in transit. The blades need a good sharpening torealize their full potential. Use the largest stone affordable for astraight edge as it allows use of full surface for wider tools.5

BENCHSTONESNorton offers a line of both synthetic (Crystolon and India) andNatural (Hard and Soft Arkansas) abrasive benchstones. Chooseone stone or a sequence of stones to quickly restore the cuttingedge on all straight-edge tools.All oil stones are porous in nature. Oil is required to keep thepores open and working efficiently.Typical applications include restoring the cutting edge onstraight-edged tools such as chisels, plane blades, wood lathecutters, draw knives, spoke shaves, knives, and precision toolsand delicate instruments.SPEC checkBenchstone Troubleshooting GuideBENCHSTONESPROBLEMClogging, glazing or loadingof the stone surfaceExcessive metal removal fromtool edgeTool edge breaks down quickly6Tool edge not sharp enoughTool doesn't cut properly- Straight-edged toolsPOSSIBLE CAUSEInsufficient lubrication to suspend residueCORRECTIONSaturate the stone surface with Norton oilStone is too coarseStone is too softPoor quality steelEdge too thinStone is too coarseCheck for correct bevel angleCheck for wire edgeEdge out of true (rounded corners)Use a finer gritUse a different abrasive typeUse higher quality toolCorrect edge angle to duplicate original edge angle (knives 15 to 20 )Hone with finer grit or choose an India or Arkansas abrasiveChange bevel angle to duplicate original edge angleRemove wire edge by running across a piece of hardwood once or twiceVertically pass tool over benchstone to square cornersChoose one or a sequence ofbenchstones to restore a cutting edgeUse oiltips For best benchstone performance, to keep stones free cutting,with no loading or gumming, use stones with oil. If stones do gum-up or load, clean with kerosene or warmsoapy waterUse of stones on flat tools Flat-bladed tools require flat stones. All benchstones(except diamond) can be flattened by rubbing on waterproofsandpaper against a flat surface.Use of stones on round or shaped tool Shaped tools require shaped stones. Select an appropriately-shaped abrasive file or slip.Maintain correct tool edge bevel angle Many knives and tools have 2 bevels:– The blade bevel (the back of the edge), once correctly set, isseldom sharpened.– The edge bevel does the cutting – and requires sharpening to15 to 20 degrees.– Too acute an edge bevel will weaken, dull quickly andbreakdown.– Too obtuse an edge bevel will not cut properly.The final step Sharpening often leads to a minute burr (wire edge) on the tool. Remove this by "stropping" the tool on leather or hard wood forthe best cutting edge.While sharpening knives, blades and tools, be careful to keep fingersaway from sharp edges.Single Grit Abrasive BenchstonesSingle Grit Abrasive BenchstonesFEATURESBENEFITS Crystolon – Premium silicon carbide abrasive Fast cutting stone; ideal for general sharpening of cutting tools Fast stock removal for quick edge shaping with minimal loading India – Smooth cutting aluminum oxide abrasive,our patent for a fine finish Long lasting cutting edge The choice of artisans, craftsmen and mechanics Ideal for clean deburring, generating keen edges and quality finishes Arkansas – Natural premium Novaculite quarried in Arkansasand available in Soft and Hard Translucent Sharpest possible razor edges Near mirror finishes Use for finer honing after India stone Ohio Bluestone – Soft-graded natural stone quarried in Ohio Produces finely honed edges and excellent finishesA Tool is Only as Good as its Edge

BENCHSTONESSIZELXWXHQTY.PKG.QTY.CASEPRODUCTNO.UPC 195038458105Ultra FineUltra FineUltra Fine w/ Wooden BoxUltra FineUltra Fine w/ Wooden BoxUltra Fine – Replacement Stone for IM83Ultra Fine – Replacement Stone for 6859651590491Extra FineExtra FineExtra FineExtra FineExtra Fine – Replacement Stone for IM313Extra KB6KB861463685720 661463685725 161463685730 5SPECIFICATIONCRYSTOLON (SILICON CARBIDE) BENCHSTONESSINGLE GRIT4 x 1 x 1/44 x 1 x 1/44 x 1 x 1/44 x 1 x 1/24 x 1 x 1/24 x 1 x 1/25 x 2 x 5/85 x 2 x 5/86x2x16x2x16x2x18x2x18x2x18x2x18 x 3 x 1/28 x 3 x 1/28 x 3 x 1/211-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 1/211-1/2 x 2-1/2 x oarseMediumFineCoarse – Replacement Stone for IM83Medium – Replacement Stone for IM83Fine – Replacement Stone for IM83Coarse – Replacement Stone for IM313Medium – Replacement Stone for IM313INDIA (ALUMINUM OXIDE) BENCHSTONES4 x 1 x 1/44 x 1 x 1/44 x 1 x 1/44 x 1 x 1/24 x 1 x 1/24 x 1 x 1/25 x 2 x 5/85 x 2 x 5/86x2x16x2x16x2x18x2x18x2x18x2x18 x 3 x 1/28 x 3 x 1/28 x 3 x 1/211-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 1/211-1/2 x 2-1/2 x oarseMediumFineCoarse – Replacement Stone for IM83Medium – Replacement Stone for IM83Fine – Replacement Stone for IM83Medium – Replacement Stone for IM313Fine – Replacement Stone for IM313BENCHSTONESSINGLE GRIT7ARKANSAS BENCHSTONESSINGLE GRIT HARD TRANSLUCENT ARKANSAS4 x 2 x 3/4-16 x 2 x 3/4-16 x 2 x 3/4-18 x 2 x 3/4-18 x 2 x 3/4-18 x 3 x 1/211-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 1/211111115555251SINGLE GRIT SOFT ARKANSAS3 x 1 x 3/84 x 2 x 3/4-16 x 2 x 3/4-18 x 2 x 3/4-111-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 1/211-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 15111111055512ECONOMY BENCHSTONES - OHIO BLUESTONESINGLE GRIT (BULK PACKED)4 x 2 x 3/4-16 x 2 x 3/4-18 x 2 x 3/4-111110105MediumMediumMedium11 Medium. India, 1 Ultra Fine Hard Arkansas,4.5 oz Oil and Instructional DVDOIL STONE STARTER KIT8 x 3 x 1/2107660787942 4OIL STONE INSTRUCTIONAL DVDN/A11Oil Stone DVD07660787945 5tipUse Norton oil to optimize theperformance of Crystolon,India and Arkansas stones.While sharpening knives,blades and tools, becareful to keep fingersaway from sharp edges.

BENCHSTONESCombination Grit Abrasive BenchstonesCombination Grit Abrasive BenchstonesFEATURES AND APPLICATIONSCrystolon CombinationCoarse and fine grit sharp-cutting silicon carbide abrasive surfaces for general sharpening (to moderate tolerances) when the speed of sharpening is moreimportant than the fineness of the cutting edges. Gray in color.India CombinationCoarse and fine grit aluminum oxide abrasive surfaces produce strong, keen, long-lasting edges on quality tools. Orange/brown in color.Crystolon/India CombinationFast-sharpening, medium grit silicon carbide (Crystolon) and fine aluminum oxide (India) abrasive surfaces for keen, long-lasting edges on quality tools.Crystolon side is dark gray in color, India side is orange.India/Soft Arkansas CombinationCoarse grit aluminum oxide (India) and extra fine grit Soft Arkansas surfaces for start-to-finish sharpening and honing. Preferred by woodworkers forsharpening straight blades and gouges. India side is brown; Arkansas side off-white.India/Hard Translucent Arkansas CombinationFine India aluminum oxide and ultra fine Hard Translucent Arkansas surfaces produce the finest edges. Produces a highly polished finish. Orange/off-whitein color.Soft/Hard Translucent Arkansas CombinationExtra fine grit Soft Arkansas surfaces and ultra fine grit Hard Translucent Arkansas surfaces for finest edges and tightest tolerances. Produces a highlypolished finish. Off-white in color.Giant Combination StonesBENCHSTONES11-1/2" and 12" bench oil stones are used to sharpen large edge tools with long sweeping strokes.COMBINATION GRIT8COMBINATION O.UPC 51594837IC6IC1161463685643 861463687239 1SIB6SIB8SIB1161463685700 861463653908 961463653920 1HIB2761463685865 4HSB8HSB1161463653909 661463653921 8UPB861463685755 8CRYSTOLON (SILICON CARBIDE) BENCHSTONES4 x 1 Round4 x 1-3/4 x 5/85 x 2 x 3/46x2x18x2x111-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 112 x 2-1/2 x neCoarse/Fine with Anniversary BoxCoarse/Fine with Anniversary BoxCoarse/FineCoarse/FineINDIA (ALUMINUM OXIDE) BENCHSTONES4 x 1 Round4 x 1-3/4 x 5/85 x 2 x 3/46x2x18x2x111-1/2 x 2-1/2 x se/Fine with Anniversary BoxCoarse/Fine with Anniversary BoxCoarse/FineCRYSTOLON/INDIA BENCHSTONESCOMBINATION GRIT6x2x111-1/2 x 2 x 11152Medium/FineMedium/FineINDIA/SOFT ARKANSAS BENCHSTONESCOMBINATION GRIT6x2x18x2x111-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 1111551Coarse/Extra FineCoarse/Extra FineCoarse/Extra FineINDIA/HARD TRANSLUCENT ARKANSAS BENCHSTONESCOMBINATION GRIT7x2x111Fine/Ultra Fine with Wooden BoxSOFT/HARD TRANSLUCENT ARKANSAS BENCHSTONESCOMBINATION GRIT8x2x111-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 11152Extra Fine/Ultra FineExtra Fine/Ultra FineECONOMY BENCHSTONES - ALUMINUM OXIDECOMBINATION GRIT (BULK PACKED)8x2x15Coarse/FineA Tool is Only as Good as its Edge

BENCHSTONESSPEC checkBenchstone Performance AttributesABRASIVEGrit SizeProductColorFAST CUTCoarseDiamondSilver ge/BrownHONINGExtra FineSoft ArkansasMilky WhiteSHARPEST EDGEUltra FineHard ArkansasTranslucentWaterstoneOrange toWhitePrecision BenchstonesPrecision BenchstonesFEATURES AND APPLICATIONSJewelers’ Benchstones – These stones are excellent for sharpening the fine, precision cutting tools used by jewelers, engravers and artisans.Penknife Precision Benchstones – Ideal for sharpening cutting tools, laboratory blades, surgical instruments, engravers’ and die makers’ tools, and pocketknives to the keenest \NO.UPC NO.Ultra Fine – Hard Translucent ArkansasUltra Fine – Hard Translucent ArkansasHB24HB2661463687525 561463687530 9HB13SB14HB1461463687550 761463687565 161463687555 24 x 2 x 3/86 x 2 x 3/81155BENCHSTONESJEWELERS’ BENCHSTONESPENKNIFE PRECISION BENCHSTONES3 x 1 x 3/84 x 1 x 3/84 x 1 x 3/8555101010Ultra Fine – Hard Translucent ArkansasExtra Fine – Soft ArkansasUltra Fine – Hard Translucent ArkansasSharpening Stone Lubricants and CasesNorton OilFEATURES AND APPLICATIONSNorton Oil is a highly refined lubricating oil specifically formulated for sharpening stone use, but equally ideal forall lubricating jobs. It will not load or “gum-up” sharpening stones. Meets U.S. Pharmacopoeia standards formineral oil purity; it may be used around food preparation operations.Non-oil-based Sharpening Solutions9new!FEATURES AND APPLICATIONSInitially designed for food service applications, these organic, biodegradable solutions provide lubricationessential to maintaining a good sharpening surface, and are also easy to clean off with just water – making themideal for any application where cleanliness is key.Multi-functional Casesnew!FEATURES AND APPLICATIONSThese, rugged plastic cases are ideal for stone storage and protection, and their no-slip feet keep them in placeduring sharpening. Use different colors to help distinguish various PC NO.SHARPENING STONE OIL4-1/2 oz.1 Pint1 Quart11120205OilOilOilnew! 8 oz.111212UnscentedCitrus-scentedQTY. QTY.PKG. CASESPECIFICATIONUPC NO.Black IM150 NING STONE CASESXB1XB5XB261463687760 061463687770 961463687775 4SHARPENING NON-OIL SOLUTIONnew! 8 oz.SIZE66253072273 166253072278 6Fits Stones 8 x 2 x 1Fits Stones 8 x 3 x 1/2Fits Stones 8 x 3 x 1/2Fits Stones 8 x 3 x 1/2Fits Stones 8 x 3 x 1/2Fits Stones11-1/2 x 2-1/2 x !new!new!new!

WATERSTONESWaterstones are synthetic stones designed to be softer than oilstones. These softer grade stones are used with water as thelubricant (versus oil) to develop a fast cutting slurry. The NortonWaterstone system was designed in a carefully planned sequence tocreate sharpening efficiency. You get the level of abrasiveness youneed at each stage, without wasting time trying to sharpen yourtools on a grit that is too fine, too soon.WATERSTONESWaterstones – Produce superior edges for planes and straight chiselsFEATURESBENEFITS System of four synthetic“Japanese-type” stones designedto work together, with water Fast sharpening, fine finish Softer than traditional oilstones– providing lapping action Superb results with low pressurePrep StoneFEATURESBENEFITS This synthetic stone raisesthe slurry Speeds up the slurry-making process needed to cut and polish with waterstonesFlattening StoneFEATURESBENEFITS Coarse grit silicon carbide stone Promotes maximum cutting for all grit sizes of waterstones Diagonal grooves Provide swarf removal Superbly flat with hard bond Produces extremely flat results on all PC NO.2201000400080004 Stones: 220, 1000, 4000, 8000 463624334529641198WATERSTONESSINGLE GRIT (BULK-PACKED)108x3x18x3x18x3x18x3x18 x 3 x 1 Set1111155551COMBINATION GRIT (BULK-PACKED)8x3x18x3x18x3x18x3x111115555220 / 10001000 / 40001000 / 80004000 / Aluminum Oxide66243439361 7Maximizing WaterstonePerformancePREP STONE20mm x 20mm x 3"FLATTENING STONE WITH DIAGONAL GROOVES9 x 3 x 3/415Silicon Carbide69936687444 01 -220/1000, 1- 4000/8000, 1 Flattening Stone,and Instructional DVD07660787943 1WATERSTONE STARTER KIT8x3x111WATERSTONE INSTRUCTIONAL DVDN/A11Waterstone DVD07660787944 8A Tool is Only as Good as its Edge tips Wet waterstone Rub evenly with the prepstone to create slurry Evening off the high spotswill make for less-frequentflattening of the waterstones Waterstones wear concavewith use; periodically flattenwith flattening stone

SHARPENING SYSTEMSNorton manufactures three types of sharpening systems to providecomplete sharpening solutions: dual-stone sharpening kits, singlestone sharpening stations, and tri-stone rotating base systems. Alloffer a range of replacement stones, including some specificationsbeyond those supplied with

To determine the price of any item in this catalog, contact your Norton Distributor. For a listing of authorized Norton Distributors in your local trading area, call us at the Customer Service numbers below. Norton Sharpening Stones Marking System Guide ABRASIVE GRIT SIZE* C coarse (A100,