Norton Waterstone Wet Stone Sharpening Kit with 220/1000 and 4000/8000 Combination Grit Knife Sharpener Stones, Flattening Stone and Whetstone Stone Holder Grey 8" x 3" x 1"

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Material Stone
Brand Norton
Color Gray
Product Dimensions 8"L x 3"W x 1"H
Item Weight 4.49 Pounds
Grit Type 220/1000/4000/8000
Manufacturer St. Gobain Abrasives
Global Trade Identification Number 00076607879431
UPC 798527596389 076607879431

About this item

  • Tool and Knife Sharpener Kit designed with 2 combination Whetstones (also known as Waterstones) to provide an efficient sharpening system including: 220 Grit Whetstone for repairing damaged blades; 1000 Grit Whetstone for common sharpening; 4000 Grit Whetstone for a finer edge, and an 8000 Grit Whetstone for polished finishes
  • These sharpening stones leverage the convenient design of whetstones that can be used to create an abrasive slurry - a timeless and unsurpassed knife sharpening method
  • Using water as lubricant instead of oil, this wet stone sharpening kit is easy to clean and actually requires less force to sharpen than an oil stone
  • All whetstones in this tool and kitchen knife sharpener kit are 8 x 3 x 1 inches which are large enough to deliver an excellent edge on razors, chisels and larger kitchen knives
  • Whetstone Sharpening Kit includes one flattening stone to maintain the waterstones after use, a blue plastic case with rubber feet that doubles as a sharpening stone holder for easy storage and stabilization while sharpening and an instructional DVD

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Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.4 x 5.4 x 5.6 inches; 4.49 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 07660787943
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 4, 2007
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ St. Gobain Abrasives
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000XK0FMU
  • Customer Reviews:

Product Description

Product Description

Norton Abrasives manufactures sanding, grinding, and polishing abrasives, and has been located in the United States since 1885. Norton, now a brand of Saint-Gobain, meets ISO 9000 and 14001 certification for quality and environmental management standards.

What is in the Box?

220/1000-grit combination waterstone in blue plastic hinged box with no-slip rubber feet
4000/8000-grit combination waterstone in blue plastic hinged box with no-slip rubber feet
Coarse-grit silicon carbide flattening stone
Printed instructions
From the Manufacturer

The Norton Waterstone Sharpening Starter Kit is a complete kit for a faster, easier way to sharpen tools. The two 8 by 3 by 1-inch combination grit waterstones offer a complete grit range from 220 for major edge repair to 8000 for producing a mirror finish. The inclusion of a coarse grit, silicon carbide flattening stone allows the user the ability to quickly and easily maintain the flatness of the waterstones.

From the Manufacturer

The Norton Waterstone Sharpening Starter Kit is a complete kit for a faster, easier way to sharpen tools. The two 8 by 3 by 1-inch combination grit waterstones offer a complete grit range from 220 for major edge repair to 8000 for producing a mirror finish. The inclusion of a coarse grit, silicon carbide flattening stone allows the user the ability to quickly and easily maintain the flatness of the waterstones. An instructional DVD, hosted by tool expert Joel Moskowitz, offers step by step, free hand method for sharpening many woodworking tools. Includes a 220/1000 grit stone, a 4000/8000 grit stone, and a SiC flattening stone.

What's in the box

  • 1 - 220/1000 Grit Waterstone, 1 4000/8000 Grit Waterstone, 1 Flattening Stone

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    4.2 out of 5 stars
    4.2 out of 5
    365 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, sharpness, performance and ease of use of the knife sharpener. For example, they mention that the grits provide a good gradation of sharpening from coarse to very fine, and that the stones work really well. That said, some complain about the durability and the video quality. Opinions are mixed on the flattening stone and gritting.

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    130 customers mention "Quality"113 positive17 negative

    Customers like the quality of the knife sharpener. They say the stones are top notch, and are of high quality. Some customers also say that the stones were manufactured well and arrived un-damaged. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and value of the set.

    "...Each stone is of high quality, and purchasing together this way provided significant savings over buying each piece individually...." Read more

    "...I think this set is a great starter option. You'll spend more money getting all of the pieces individually...." Read more

    "...The 8000 stone is great. So long as you've used the 4000 stone previously, this will polish a blade to a mirror finish...." Read more

    "...All in all the Norton system is a ton of value for the price and if your a beginner there is no better system available. Highly recommended." Read more

    65 customers mention "Sharpness"55 positive10 negative

    Customers like the sharpness of the knife sharpener. They say the grits provide a good gradation of sharpening from coarse to very fine, and the stones produce a sharp edge. They are also acceptable for sharpen planes, chisels, gouges, and straight razors. Customers also say the stones are good quality and produce great edges.

    "...In one attempt the stones had the knife extremely sharp, and in fact I now reach for it for a huge number of chopping tasks that I'd usually tackle..." Read more

    "...n't do much in terms of sharpening benefits, but it does put a beautiful mirror shine on the sharpened surface...." Read more

    "...While it's effective and it cuts well, it dishes out in no time, and requires very frequent flattening...." Read more

    "...The Norton system does a perfect job of sharpening all of the above mentioned tools...." Read more

    41 customers mention "Performance"41 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the knife sharpener. They mention that the stones work well, are well-crafted, and are effective. Some are happy with the results and find the waterstones to be a better value than other stones they've seen. The stones can be used on straight razors and knives, and they develop a good slurry and produce a sharp edge.

    "...All in all, this is more than a "starter kit," it's just a very capable and easy to learn full size set that should last for a very long time, even..." Read more

    "...While it's effective and it cuts well, it dishes out in no time, and requires very frequent flattening...." Read more

    "...adhesive backed sand paper (80, 120 and 320 grit) results on plane bottoms is outstanding...." Read more

    "...With that being said, the 220 stone works very well but it would just be a good idea to purchase a full size 220 grit stone if you plan on doing a..." Read more

    34 customers mention "Ease of use"29 positive5 negative

    Customers find the knife sharpener easy to use. They say the instructions and online video are great aids, and the DVD that came with it is excellent in showing how to use and maintain them properly. They also appreciate the step-by-step video of how to operate the stones. Overall, customers say it's a great combo for beginners and the included DVD is OK for becoming familiar with sharpening woodworking tools.

    "These bad boys are way easier to use than you might expect. I am an experienced home cook who puts her knives through the ringer most every day...." Read more

    "...Easy instructions and simple operation...." Read more

    "...The included DVD is great for beginners...." Read more

    "...The video showing how to use them was helpful, though I would have liked to see the use of a honing guide...." Read more

    49 customers mention "Flattening stone"15 positive34 negative

    Customers are mixed about the flattening stone. Some mention it's a must, while others say it really wasn't flat.

    "...and it cuts well, it dishes out in no time, and requires very frequent flattening...." Read more

    "...The first thing I noticed was that the flattening stone was not flat......" Read more

    "...The Silicon Carbide flattening stone is very useful, and mine was perfectly flat and very quickly and easily restores the stones to a completely..." Read more

    "...that you have to watch out for with these is that the stones are not completely flat, so it's a good idea to soak them really well and to use the..." Read more

    8 customers mention "Grits"3 positive5 negative

    Customers are mixed about the grits. Some mention that the four different gritting levels provide everything they need, while others say that the 4000 griting stone still seems rough. Some customers also find that the 8000 grito gets all swirly with grith when they try to use the flattening stone.

    "...I noticed, and this is the real kicker, was that the 4000 grit stone still seemed rough, even after running my blade over it for about 20 minutes...." Read more

    "...The four different levels of coarseness give you a nicely polished edge to anything you want to sharpen...." Read more

    "...After using the lower grits I found the coarse grit mixed with water on the finer grit side when I flipped it over...." Read more

    "...thing that I don't like about these stones is that there is two grits per stone...." Read more

    26 customers mention "Durability"6 positive20 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the knife sharpener. They mention that the stones wear down fast, break easily, and lose abrasive quickly. They also say that the outer casing was broken after opening the carton.

    "...Don't drop them... they will shatter. Not a fault or problem with the stones, but due to how their made...." Read more

    "...will get you going on the basics but be warned the 220/1000/4000 stones wear fast!!! I have had to lap the stones a lot...." Read more

    "...just a very capable and easy to learn full size set that should last for a very long time, even if not forever for the typical home user." Read more

    "...The 8000 grit is very soft and easily gouged...." Read more

    7 customers mention "Video quality"0 positive7 negative

    Customers are not satisfied with the video quality of the knife sharpener. They mention that it lacks enthusiasm and relative information. Some customers also report that the video doesn't play properly.

    "...The DVD was not very good." Read more

    "...My complaint is with the corny DVD, which just covers a few woodworking tools...." Read more

    "...Good idea, bad results, the video was trashed, I spotted 2 obvious flaws on the surface which caused multiple errors on the playback...." Read more

    "...With that said, you cant beat the price. The DVD is kind of worthless unless you want to know how to sharpen chisels...." Read more

    Replacement made it right
    4 out of 5 stars
    Replacement made it right
    Originally my order arrived with light separation between the layers of the 220 grit / 1000 grit stone.The order was also missing the flattening stone.They quickly replaced my order with very good looking stones and the missing flattening stone. Thanks! Fast service.
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    EricD
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dont' Let the Term "Starter" Concern You
    Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2012
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    This was my first entry into sharpening with water stones, and I decided to get this set after trying to piece together a similar set with individual stones. Not sure why, but the name "Starter Kit" had me concerned because it implied that it was going to be somehow smaller or less capable. Rest assured, the kit is simply their standard stones packaged in a single rather utilitarian box. Each stone is of high quality, and purchasing together this way provided significant savings over buying each piece individually.

    Before I talk about the stones themselves, I should add to my comments that, like others, my kit first arrived with two 220/1000 stones and no 4000/8000. This definitely seems to be a genuine quality control issue. However, in typical Amazon fashion I completed a return authorization online and had a new set in two days, and the inconvenience was minimal, but not non-existent.

    I was surprised how short the learning curve was with this. I started with a very inexpensive and dull stainless steel Chinese cleaver that I purchased years ago in New York's Chinatown. This thing was really little more than a novelty piece, as I'd never been able to get it more than moderately sharp using our Chef's Choice sharpener. In one attempt the stones had the knife extremely sharp, and in fact I now reach for it for a huge number of chopping tasks that I'd usually tackle with my Henckels chef's knife. Feeling confident, I worked my way through the Henckels set, and each is now shaving sharp as well. From there I proceeded to sharpen a 20-year old, original Japanese-made Kershaw Black Horse folding knife. This was a little more challenging, but after getting better at finding and holding a proper angle the blade was reprofiled and again absolutely razor sharp. Feeling confident, I then tackled the reprofiling of a KA-BAR USMC. This one was much more difficult for me as a novice, but again, after some patient practice, the blade is now a perfect, hair-popping mirror finish.

    After literally hours of sharpening, the stones really don't seem to be any worse for the wear, and I suspect I may never actually consume a stone. The Silicon Carbide flattening stone is very useful, and mine was perfectly flat and very quickly and easily restores the stones to a completely flat surface. I did go out and purchase a Nagura stone for the 8000 grit stone, and have found it to be indispensable as well, as the 8K does very quickly accumulate metal, slowing its effectiveness. I've read from many much more experience sharpeners than I that the 8000k stone is really overkill, but I've definitely found that it takes the blades to another level of sharpness in my amateur hands, while bringing out that jewel-like mirror finish. Using the stones becomes a bit addictive, and I actually went ahead and also picked up a strop that I loaded with green .5 micron compound, at it definitely takes the blade to a final level of perfection. The edge on that KA-BAR, for example, is truly scary after adding a stropping step!

    All in all, this is more than a "starter kit," it's just a very capable and easy to learn full size set that should last for a very long time, even if not forever for the typical home user.
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    Shannon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easier and more cost effective than you might think!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2016
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    These bad boys are way easier to use than you might expect. I am an experienced home cook who puts her knives through the ringer most every day. Don't get me wrong, I handle my blades well (never in the dishwasher, only ever cut on end-grain or plastic cutting boards), but I chop, dice, matchstick, and julienne the heck out of any vegetable I can get my hands on. I usually send my 5 main knives out for sharpening once or twice a year, but have always cringed at how much metal the belt sanding method takes with it. I bought J. Kenji Lopez-Alt's "The Food Lab" and in it, he features a couple page text box on the benefits of sharpening your own knives using waterstones. I was terrified I would completely botch my precious blades, but his article explaining it step by step and demystifying the more complicated parts gave me the confidence I needed to give it a try. Lopez-Alt says that he thinks sharpening your knives yourself, by hand, also helps you get to know your knives more intimately. I kind of rolled my eyes at this thought, but after sharpening my kit a couple of times now, I'm almost embarrassed to admit that I see what he's saying.

    This kit is great because it offers everything you need all at once. I only used the 220 grit for a couple of my knives that had more damage, otherwise I stuck to the 1000 and both side of the 4000/8000 stone. The 8000 grit probably doesn't do much in terms of sharpening benefits, but it does put a beautiful mirror shine on the sharpened surface.

    Each knife takes about 10-15 mins to sharpen, depending on how damaged the blade is and how thorough you want to be with it. You'll also need to pre-soak the stones for 30-45 mins (I've heard estimates as low as 20 mins). The process itself isn't messy, but it isn't exactly clean. I kept the unused stone soaking in a 9x13 pyrex container while I used the other stone on a towel on my kitchen counter. Because you have to periodically dribble some water on the stone to keep it lubricated, I end up with a pretty soggy towel and a few drips and dribbles of dirty water around my kitchen. Nothing too serious, but it's helpful to know what you're getting into. Plan on spending an hour or two from soaking the stones back to a spotless kitchen.

    I really appreciate that this method hardly removed any metal from my knives and I love that I can keep pushing the knife around until I get just the edge I'm looking for. I don't know if it was just me convincing myself there was something special about it, but I've never had a more joyful knife cut than the first thing I cut into after sharpening my chef's knife myself. I really did feel more connected with my knives.

    I think this set is a great starter option. You'll spend more money getting all of the pieces individually. Maybe there are superior waterstones out there, but these seem like more than sufficient for the vast majority of users. I got this set, and countless sharpenings, for the same price that I used to pay for a single sharpening of my 5 main knives. Well worth the money.
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    Saruh Jane
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good product, wouldn't buy the 220 again.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2015
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    I like this kit. However...

    The flattening stone does a good job of evenly removing material to produce a fresh surface. Some of the other reviews here have asserted that theirs arrived out-of-flat. Mine was just fine, but I suppose that at least checking it before use would be a good idea.

    A lot of my tools have seen years of bad sharpening, so I've made a lot of use from the 220-grit stone. While it's effective and it cuts well, it dishes out in no time, and requires very frequent flattening. Perhaps a diamond stone would be preferable for these early stages of sharpening.

    The 1000 cuts very well, although it should not be used for edge repair.

    The 4000 is a good bridge between 1000 and 8000. I haven't had to flatten it beyond the out-of-the box flattening yet.

    The 8000 stone is great. So long as you've used the 4000 stone previously, this will polish a blade to a mirror finish.

    The guide states that the 8000-grit stone will knock off the burr on its own, but I've seen no evidence of this. My suggestion here would be to make yourself a strop and use that as a final step. Stropping in between tasks with a tool helps to lengthen the time in between sharpenings anyway.
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    Pablo F.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buenísimo
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 30, 2019
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    Llegó en perfecto estado, el tamaño es ideal y funciona muy bien. Lo primero que noté al abrir el paquete es que la piedra 200/1000 y la aplanadora son hechas en México, lo cual para mí es un extra muy importante. De haberlo sabido, no habría perdido tanto tiempo viendo las japonesas o las chinas.

    Aquí en algunas tiendas se consigue una piedra combinada por este precio, así que la segunda y la aplanadora son un gran regalo.

    Espero que sigan ofreciendo este super-paquete y ganando clientes muy agradecidos. Conforme pase el tiempo pondré mis notas de uso a mediano y largo plazo.

    Ojalá la caja de la aplanadora se pudiera estibar como las otras. El CD es un detalle muy retro, a ver si mis amigos tienen una Laptop con CD-Rom para verlo.
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    Pablo F.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buenísimo
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 30, 2019
    Llegó en perfecto estado, el tamaño es ideal y funciona muy bien. Lo primero que noté al abrir el paquete es que la piedra 200/1000 y la aplanadora son hechas en México, lo cual para mí es un extra muy importante. De haberlo sabido, no habría perdido tanto tiempo viendo las japonesas o las chinas.

    Aquí en algunas tiendas se consigue una piedra combinada por este precio, así que la segunda y la aplanadora son un gran regalo.

    Espero que sigan ofreciendo este super-paquete y ganando clientes muy agradecidos. Conforme pase el tiempo pondré mis notas de uso a mediano y largo plazo.

    Ojalá la caja de la aplanadora se pudiera estibar como las otras. El CD es un detalle muy retro, a ver si mis amigos tienen una Laptop con CD-Rom para verlo.
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    Brendan
    5.0 out of 5 stars I use a piece of plywood or edge of my ...
    Reviewed in Canada on December 16, 2017
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    I use a piece of plywood or edge of my workbench to knock the final burr off and these things get scary sharp. The tomato slice is ~5 months in with regular non-abusive use (no bones or swinging for the fences), no support and just gliding across the face. Using the generic 1000/6000 waterstones I would have touched these up a couple times, the mirror polish makes for a much more durable edge.
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    Brendan
    5.0 out of 5 stars I use a piece of plywood or edge of my ...
    Reviewed in Canada on December 16, 2017
    I use a piece of plywood or edge of my workbench to knock the final burr off and these things get scary sharp. The tomato slice is ~5 months in with regular non-abusive use (no bones or swinging for the fences), no support and just gliding across the face. Using the generic 1000/6000 waterstones I would have touched these up a couple times, the mirror polish makes for a much more durable edge.
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    Peter Thibeau
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super easy to get a Razor sharp with this set ...
    Reviewed in Canada on April 30, 2018
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    Super easy to get a Razor sharp with this set of stones. My kitchen knifes have never been this sharp either.
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    Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great product, worth the money
    Reviewed in Canada on July 19, 2018
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    Great product , worth the money
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    Ryan Cahoon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on March 23, 2018
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    Always a great product
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