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Sharpening Stones for Axes, Adzes, Edge Tools

A selection of useful edge tool sharpeners. The Gransfors Bruks axe stone is very popular as it is a very compact, relatively lightweight option. Also consider the ultra fine arkansas stone which gives a very keen finishing edge. This stone is popluar with competition log cutters who need their edges to be razor sharp.
If you axe edge is slightly dulled then a diamond stone will restore a cutting edge quickly but these are not finishing stones.
Gränsfors Ceramic Grinding Stone Ref: GR-403-4

Gränsfors ceramic grinding stone is made up of ceramic abrasives. It has a coarse side with grain size 180 to deal with rough damages and a fine side with grain size 600 suitable for fine grinding and sharpening.

The stone is normally used with water, but can also be used dry. The stone is round and flat with a phase around the edges to prevent chipping. The fine side is 2/3 of the total thickness. The stone has a protective rubber casing.

Diameter: 57 mm
Weight: 160 g 


Price: £26.00 (Including VAT at 20%)
Gränsfors Ceramic Grinding Stone

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Gränsfors Axe Stone 403-3 Ref: GR-403-3

A fast-cutting, 2-1/4" diameter sharpening stone with a friction-fit rubber clamshell case for secure grip. The coarse side removes nicks whilst the fine side is for honing or maintaining an existing edge. The abrasive is natural sandstone from the island of Gotland in Sweden.
Best used with water as a lubricant, but can also be used dry. Unaffected by freezing temperatures (even when wet), its compact size makes it easy to carry. 


Price: £30.00 (Including VAT at 20%)
Gränsfors Axe Stone 403-3

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Gränsfors Axe File Ref: GA-AF403-1

Gransfors standard everyday sharpening tool for your axe complete with leather cover.

Prices incl VAT 


Price: £26.00 (Including VAT at 20%)
Gränsfors Axe File

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Gränsfors Axe Diamond Ref: GA-AD403-2

Gransfors premium everyday sharpening tools for your axe complete with leather cover.

Prices incl VAT 


Price: £34.00 (Including VAT at 20%)
Gränsfors Axe Diamond

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Ultra - Fine Arkansas Oil Stone Ref: 87555

For that final finish to your edge. This is not a stone for restoring an edge from "dull" but a stone that will improve an already sharpened edge. Arkansas - quarried from the finest Ozark novaculite (silicon quartz) deposit. These stones do not remove as much as manmade stones; hence edge tools and knives last significantly longer.Arkansas is the finest grained and natural stone available. Used to produce the keenest, most precise finish possible. May contain shades of red, yellow and grey.

Size: 4"x1"x1/4" Ultra Fine Arkansas 


Price: £28.69 (Including VAT at 20%)
Ultra - Fine Arkansas Oil Stone

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Diamond Stones


The double sided coarse/fine credit card stone (3"x 2") is useful for smaller edges and easy to carry with you. The 7 x 2 1/2" double sided coarse/fine stone is a home workshop/shed/vehicle based piece of kit (as it is a little heavy to carry with you in the woods). Both stones have a coarse side for quick restoration of a dulled edge. The fine side will give you a keen edge. Use with water or the manufacturers recommended lubricant.
3" Double Sided Coarse/Fine Slipstone: DWS/P3/FC Ref: DWS/P3/FC

A double sided coarse / fine 3" long diamond stone ideal for router bits, small knives etc.

Fine 25 Micron (600 grit) / Coarse 45 Micron (340 grit)

Supplied in plastic wallet.

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Diamond Stone Usage Chart - click here

Price: £15.00 (Including VAT at 20%)
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Credit Card Stone Ref: DWS/CC/FC

A double sided fine/coarse credit card sized stone, ideal or fluted, small and shaped router cutters, wood turning and carving tools. This handy sharpener is supplied in a plastic wallet.

Fine 25 Micron (600 grit) / Coarse 45 Micron (340 grit)

Size 86 x 54 x 0.8mm

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Diamond Stone Usage Chart - click here

Price: £23.40 (Including VAT at 20%)
Credit Card Stone

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Lapping Fluid Ref: DWS/LF100

For best sharpening results and protection for your diamond stone use this diamond abrasive lapping fluid. This is suitable for use with all Diamond abrasive products. Use instead of water to reduce the threat of rusting by up to 95%. Reduces the possibility of clogging on the Diamond surface and improves the durability and overall performance of your Diamond stone. Supplied as a pump dispenser in three sizes.

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Lapping Fluid

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Lapping Fluid
Lapping Fluid 100ml: DWSLF100 £9.00
Lapping Fluid 250ml: DWSLF250 £18.60
Lapping Fluid 500ml: DWSLF500 £27.00