When it comes to achieving a hair-splitting edge on high-end cutlery and industrial tools, selecting the right sharpening stones is critical. Whether you are working with super-hard powder steels or traditional carbon blades, understanding the synergy between abrasive types , bond systems , and stone dimensions will elevate your sharpening game. Diamond vs. CBN: Choosing the Right Abrasive The first step in building your sharpening kit is choosing the abrasive material based on the steel you intend to sharpen.
Dimensions of sharpening stones, length x width, mm
mm to inch:
100 mm = 3.9
125 mm = 4.9
150 mm = 5.9
200 mm = 7.9
4 mm = 0.16
5 mm = 0.2
6 mm = 0.2
8 mm = 0.3
12 mm = 0.5
25 mm = 1
35 mm = 1.4
40 mm = 1.6
50 mm = 2
- Diamond Sharpening Stones: Known as the hardest material on Earth, monocrystalline diamonds are the industry standard for rapid metal removal. They are best for repairing chipped edges and sharpening carbide-rich steels, ceramics, and extremely hard alloys.
- CBN (Cubic Boron Nitride) Stones: While slightly less hard than diamond, CBN offers superior thermal stability and chemical inertness. This makes CBN stones the preferred choice for high-speed steels (HSS) and modern "super-steels" (above 60 HRC), as they provide a smoother finish with less risk of micro-chipping the apex.
- Metal/Bronze Bond: The most durable option. These stones feature a thick layer of abrasive infused in a copper-tin matrix. They are highly wear-resistant and maintain flatness for a long time, making them ideal for heavy-duty stock removal.
- Resin Bond: These stones offer a softer, more "cushioned" feel. Resin-bonded diamond stones are perfect for finishing and polishing, as the bond allows the abrasive to act more delicately, resulting in a cleaner, mirror-like edge.
- Combined Bond: combination of hybrid (metal-resin) bonds depending on grit site: softer bond for fine grits and harder bonds for coarser grit sizes. Innovative and recommended solution for most applications.
- Guided Sharpening Systems: For systems like Kazak, Hapstone, Edge Pro, etc., the standard dimension is 6" x 1" (150 x 25 mm) . We also offer narrow 12mm wide stones for recurve blades and complex geometries.
- Bench Stones for Manual Sharpening: If you prefer hand-sharpening, larger surfaces like 8" x 3" (200 x 75 mm) provide the necessary travel for long kitchen knives and woodworking chisels.
Dimensions of sharpening stones, length x width, mm
| CBN | Diamond | ||||
| Metal bond | Resin bond | Combined bond | Metal bond | Resin bond | Combined bond |
| 100 x 5 | |||||
| 100 x 6 | |||||
| 100 x 8 | 100 x 8 | ||||
| 125 x 4 | |||||
| 125 x 5 | |||||
| 125 x 6 | |||||
| 125 x 8 | |||||
| 125 x 12 | 125 x 12 | ||||
| 150 x 6 | |||||
| 150 x 12 | 150 x 12 | 150 x 12 | |||
| 150 x 25 | 150 x 25 | 150 x 25 | 150 x 25 | 150 x 25 | 150 x 25 |
| 150 x 35 | |||||
| 150 x 50 | 150 x 50 | ||||
| 200 x 30 | |||||
| 200 x 40 | 200 x 40 | ||||
| 200 x 70 | 200 x 70 | ||||
mm to inch:
100 mm = 3.9
125 mm = 4.9
150 mm = 5.9
200 mm = 7.9
4 mm = 0.16
5 mm = 0.2
6 mm = 0.2
8 mm = 0.3
12 mm = 0.5
25 mm = 1
35 mm = 1.4
40 mm = 1.6
50 mm = 2
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