Description Norton Cutting Oil Stones feature two different materials or grades back-to-back, which helps to facilitate progressive sharpening and honing. Use for tools such as scissors, scythes, knives, razors, chisels, and plane blades. Various materials and grits are available. India / Aluminium Oxide Smooth cutting aluminium oxide abrasive. Norton?s trademark for a fine finish. Pre-filled with oil. Long lasting cutting edge. Ideal for cleaning, deburring, and good quality finishes. Saves time by eliminating the need for pre-soaking prior to use. Crystolon / Silicon Carbide Premium silicon carbide abrasive. Pre-filled with oil. Fast cutting stone; ideal for general sharpening of cutting tools. Fast stock removal for quick edge shaping with minimal loading. Saves time by eliminating the need for pre-soaking prior to use. Arkansas / Novaculite Natural premium Novaculite quarried in Arkansas and available in soft and hard. Dense construction. Sharpest possible razor edges. Near mirror finishes. Use for finer honing after India stone. Absorbs oil at a slower rate, hence does not require pre-filling.
