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What parts of a sharpening stone do you use?

What parts of a sharpening stone do you use?

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  Sharpening stone whetstone oil stone sharpen grind hone blade honing tool cutting tool edge tool cut wonkee donkee tools DIY guide

Face

Sharpening stone whetstone oil stone sharpen grind hone blade honing tool cutting tool edge tool cut wonkee donkee tools DIY guide The face of the sharpening stone is generally considered to be the widest surface on either side of the stone. This is the area of the stone upon which you sharpen your tools.

Edge

Sharpening stone whetstone oil stone sharpen grind hone blade honing tool cutting tool edge tool cut wonkee donkee tools DIY guide The edges of the sharpening stone are typically narrower. This area of the stone is not usually used for sharpening (especially on stones with a coarse side and a fine side).

Fine side

Sharpening stone whetstone oil stone sharpen grind hone blade honing tool cutting tool edge tool cut wonkee donkee tools DIY guide Many sharpening stones are double-sided and include a fine-grit side and a coarse-grit side. The fine side is typically used in the later stages of the sharpening process.

Coarse side

Sharpening stone whetstone oil stone sharpen grind hone blade honing tool cutting tool edge tool cut wonkee donkee tools DIY guide The coarser side of the sharpening stone is used in the early stages of the sharpening process.

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