We stock several types and brands of waterstones. When you select a brand or type of stone consider the entire system, not just the cost of the stone but the size, how many stones are needed in the system, and ease of maintenance. Norton waterstones are our most popular stones and are available in a host of sizes and combination for every situation. They represent a great system with a nice balance of speed, ease of maintenance, versatility with tough alloys, and final edge quality. Ice Bear stones represent a traditional Japanese waterstone technology. These stones are the softest and easiest to flatten, but they work more slowly than the Norton stones and require more frequent flattening. The 10K Ice bear stone is a wonderful polishing stone and a real favorite. Another approach are the Super-Stones which are moderately hard resin based stones which flatten easily but don't need soaking before use. The only true natural waterstones we stock are our Arkansas stones and Lily White Washita stones which are nominally oilstones, but they are not porous, and many of our customers, mostly knife and razor sharpeners, use these stones with water.

	Japanese "Chosera" Waterstones by Naniwa Quantity in Basket: none
Traditionally sword polishers and the most accomplished Japanese knife sharpeners have always preferred natural waterstones... more info
	Japanese "Super-Stones" by Naniwa Quantity in Basket: none
There is a wide variety of really fine waterstones on the market today, and each brand has unique characteristics that give it advantages in certain situations... more info
	Norton Water Stones Quantity in Basket: none
The Norton Abrasives line of waterstones have been getting a great response from woodworkers and some very favorable reviews... more info
	Steel Flattening Plate (Kanaban) Price: $20.95 Quantity in Basket: none
The traditional steel flattening plate (Uraoshi or Kanaban) is normally used with silicon carbide grit and a little water to flatten the backs of new tools quickly... more info
	Sharpening Woodworking Tools Using Norton Waterstones Price: $11.95 Quantity in Basket: none
In our view the most important single skill to learn in woodworking is how to sharpen... more info
	Combination 6000/1000 Grit Waterstone Price: $39.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Unless a blade is nicked, honing with a 1000 grit stone to create a burr is a good place to start... more info
	Norton Flattening Stone 9" x 3" x 3/4" Price: $26.95 Quantity in Basket: none
The major drawback of waterstones is their need to be flattened... more info
	Waterstone Slip Stones 4" x 2" x 1/2" x 1/8" Quantity in Basket: none
These waterstone slip stones are just the ticket for sharpening gouges, carving tools, and molding plane irons... more info
	Norton Synthetic Nagura Stone 3/4" x 3/4" x 3" Price: $16.95 Quantity in Basket: none
The Nagura stone is used for raising a slurry on fine-grit finishing waterstones... more info
	Water Bottles for Water Stones Price: $1.95 Quantity in Basket: none
Even a well-soaked water stone requires a periodic splash of water while sharpening... more info
	Cone Shaped Waterstone Slip Stones Quantity in Basket: none
Cones shaped slipstones are used for sharpening the inside of larger-sized gouges... more info
	HoneRite Gold - 250ml tin - Water Bath Corrosion Inhibitor Price: $36.95 Quantity in Basket: none
If you have a wet grinder of any sort in your shop, from a Tormek to what we have a pot with water we dip tools into when we grind - you know how important it is to make sure that you dry and oil your tools to prevent rust... more info