Sharpening stone

Sharpening stones are indispensable tools for sharpening, sharpening and maintaining various types of cutting tools, such as knives, scissors, axes and chisels. They are made of different materials and grit sizes and are used to keep the cutting edges of these tools sharp and efficient.

What is a sharpening stone?

A sharpening stone is a hard, wear-resistant block or disc used to sharpen and sharpen cutting tools. The material of the sharpening stone is usually very hard and consists of grains of abrasives, such as silicon carbide, aluminum oxide or diamond. Grinding wheels can have flat, round or conical surfaces, depending on the type of tool to be sharpened.

Why use a sharpening stone?

Regular sharpening of cutting tools is important to maintain their performance and longevity. A sharp cutting tool reduces the risk of accidents, requires less effort to cut and produces cleaner cuts. In addition, using a sharpening stone ensures that the cutting edge of the tool is sharpened evenly, making it more efficient and safe to use.

What is Slate?

Slate is a sedimentary rock composed of clay, mud and minerals and naturally has a fine grained texture. Due to the flatness of the stone and the fine grain, a sharp and smooth result can be achieved when sharpening the tool.