Spyderco ceramics come in three grits - medium, fine and ultra-fine - none of which require lubricants such as oil or water for use. Each grit serves a different purpose in the sharpening process. The medium grit stone produces a good working edge by efficiently removing steel and reshaping the bevel of a dull cutting tool. The fine grit stone then tightens the scratch pattern, creating a razor-sharp edge. A polished and professionally finished edge is achieved with the ultra-fine grit stone. All of our stones are dishwasher and autoclave safe. In addition, steel particles can be removed from any of the stones using a powdered abrasive cleanser and a nylon scouring pad.

The fine and ultra-fine grit stones are "closed-celled" (the particles that make them up are very dense) and will show little or no wear over time. The medium grit stones are "open-celled" (particles are less dense) and will wear only slightly over ti me. Although ceramics are hard materials - measuring up to 9.22 in hardness on the Mohs Scale - they may still be chipped or broken if not handled with care. Please note that our ceramics are guaranteed against manufacturing defects only.

Jewelers, gunsmiths and dental professionals all at some time have a need for small sharpening stones.



Spyderco's 400F Ceramic Files include the following shapes: Round, square, triangular, and slip. All four stones are fine-grit ready to debur hardened molds, even carbide. Sold as a set of four, packaged in a snap-front suede pouch. Clean with a plastic souring pad and powdered abrasive cleanser. They are autoclave safe.

I had no idea they did those files! I've got to get a set!

Bench Stones - Spyderco's ceramic WhetStones are a classic example of space-age technology applied to a "down-to-earth" need.

Available in three grits: Fine, medium and ultra-fine. Because 302 benchstones are flat and broad they are highly effective for honing wide tools like plane irons, chisels and large blades. As with all of our ceramic sharpeners, the benchstones are used dry without oil or water. Each stone is sold separately and comes packaged in a rigid polymer storage case complete with non-skid rubber feet for tabletop use.

i've got the white benchstone, its super smooth, makes for a nice edge. If your patient enough that is. I'm close to not being. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Got an older sharpmaker as well, before they did the extra angles, and they came in a zippered plastic bag

paid 15 bucks for it, I couldnt get the cash out quick enough <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

gun shows have good deals every now and then

850 well, its a start! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

snack time!

Dwayne, you get my last PM? Also did you get the RatManDu yet?