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38% OFFOmcan CSS-8 Chinese Combo Sharpening Stone
SKU#: 36000-196Special Price USD $11.33 Regular Price USD $18.12
18% OFFOmcan JUM3 Crystalline Combination Giant Bench Sharpening Stone
SKU#: 36000-198Special Price USD $89.99 Regular Price USD $109.82
11% OFFOmcan JM3 Coarse Crystalline Sharpening Stone
SKU#: 36000-199Special Price USD $69.99 Regular Price USD $78.56
11% OFFOmcan IB8 Combo Stone Crystalline Sharpening Stone
SKU#: 36000-200Special Price USD $52.99 Regular Price USD $59.68
11% OFFOmcan JM6 Medium Crystalline Sharpening Stone
SKU#: 36000-202Special Price USD $74.99 Regular Price USD $84.50
11% OFFOmcan IM9 Fine India Sharpening Stone
SKU#: 36000-203Special Price USD $69.99 Regular Price USD $79.05
9% OFFOmcan Norton Multi-Oil Sharpening Stone
SKU#: 36000-205Special Price USD $511.99 Regular Price USD $561.09
33% OFFOmcan Oil For Sharpening Stones 16 oz /1 Pint
SKU#: 36000-206Special Price USD $24.08 Regular Price USD $35.68
11% OFFOmcan 8" x 2" x 1" India Coarse Fine Combo Bench Stone
SKU#: 36000-213Special Price USD $56.99 Regular Price USD $64.29
While sharpening steels are used to maintain the sharpness of your knives, a sharpening stone allows your knife to get a brand new edge every time you use it. Edges get dull over continuous use, and in a kitchen, knife lifespans can vary. Opt to upkeep your own knives at your home, butcher shop, or restaurant, by learning how to properly care and maintain your knives. Zanduco carries a selection of fine, medium, and course, in a variety of different materials. Oil for sharpening stones is used to lubricate the stones prior to sharpening, which will protect the stone, and prevent debris from building up.
The key to using sharpening stones is to sharpen with a consistent angle, as the angle determines how sharp your edges will be. If you are able to upkeep your knives constantly, remember that the smaller the angle used to sharpen is, the sharper the edge of the knife. Though sharp edges are the main goal of this task, the sharper the edge, the sooner the sharpness will fade. Ensure that your knives are being sharpened the proper amount, and only when they need to be maintained or sharpened, to preserve their full function.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sharpening stones does Zanduco US carry?
Two confirmed options anchor the sharpening stones lineup. Omcan lists the CSS-8 Chinese combo stone at $12.78 and the larger JD2 crystalline utility file around $42.99, so you can start cheap or go heavier.
Which sharpening stone suits daily touch-ups?
For daily touch-ups, the CSS-8 combo sharpening stone is the pick, with a medium side to reset an edge and a fine side to refine it. At $12.78 and 8 by 2 by 2 inches, it sits easily at a prep station.
How big are these sharpening stones?
Sizes track the job. The CSS-8 measures 8 by 2 by 2 inches for benchtop work, while the JD2 utility file runs 14 by 3 by 1.75 inches, giving a longer surface for reconditioning bigger blades among the sharpening stones.
Do the sharpening stones have more than one grit?
The CSS-8 does. It is a combination sharpening stone with a medium side for setting an edge and a fine side for polishing it. The JD2 utility file is a single coarser surface aimed at faster material removal.
Are these sharpening stones better than a honing steel?
They do different jobs. Sharpening stones grind a new edge by removing metal, while a honing steel only realigns an existing one. Keep both, since a stone restores what daily honing cannot on blades from paring knives to cleavers.
Is the JD2 utility file worth the higher price?
Heavier reconditioning justifies it. At about $42.99 the JD2 is a large crystalline file built to restore badly worn edges that the small CSS-8 sharpening stone would take far longer to fix. Lighter kitchens may not need it.
Should I buy both sharpening stones or just one?
Start with one. The CSS-8 combo covers most daily sharpening stone needs on its own, while adding the JD2 makes sense only if you regularly recondition heavily worn or larger blades like slicers.
