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product_id: 1413493
title: "Norton Waterstone Wet Stone Sharpening Kit with 220/1000 and 4000/8000 Combination Grit Knife Sharpener Stones, Flattening Stone and Whetstone Holder"
brand: "norton"
price: "$452.55"
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# water-lubricated for smooth sharpening 4 grit levels for precision edge 8x3 inch stones for versatile blade sizes Norton Waterstone Wet Stone Sharpening Kit with 220/1000 and 4000/8000 Combination Grit Knife Sharpener Stones, Flattening Stone and Whetstone Holder

**Brand:** norton
**Price:** $452.55
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Elevate your edge game—because dull knives don’t cut it.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Norton Waterstone Wet Stone Sharpening Kit with 220/1000 and 4000/8000 Combination Grit Knife Sharpener Stones, Flattening Stone and Whetstone Holder by norton
- **How much does it cost?** $452.55 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- norton enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted norton brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Generous Stone Size:** 8x3 inches to sharpen everything from kitchen knives to woodworking tools.
- • **Waterstone Technology:** Lubricate with water, not oil—cleaner, easier, and less effort.
- • **All-in-One Sharpening Kit:** Includes holder, flattening stone, and expert DVD—everything you need to own your edge.
- • **Flattening Stone Included:** Keep your stones perfectly flat for consistent, razor-sharp results.
- • **Complete 220 to 8000 Grit Range:** From repairing chips to mirror-polishing—master every edge.

## Overview

The Norton Waterstone Wet Stone Sharpening Kit offers a professional-grade sharpening system with two combination grit stones (220/1000 and 4000/8000), a silicon carbide flattening stone, and a stabilizing holder. Designed for water lubrication, it delivers efficient, precise sharpening for kitchen and woodworking blades, from major repairs to mirror finishes. The kit includes an instructional DVD to guide users through mastering the art of sharpening, making it a durable, cost-effective solution for maintaining razor-sharp edges at home.

## Description

Product Description Norton Abrasives manufactures sanding, grinding, and polishing abrasives, and has been located in the United States since 1885. Norton, now a brand of Saint-Gobain, meets ISO 9000 and 14001 certification for quality and environmental management standards. What is in the Box? 220/1000-grit combination waterstone in blue plastic hinged box with no-slip rubber feet4000/8000-grit combination waterstone in blue plastic hinged box with no-slip rubber feetCoarse-grit silicon carbide flattening stonePrinted instructionsFrom the Manufacturer The Norton Waterstone Sharpening Starter Kit is a complete kit for a faster, easier way to sharpen tools. The two 8 by 3 by 1-inch combination grit waterstones offer a complete grit range from 220 for major edge repair to 8000 for producing a mirror finish. The inclusion of a coarse grit, silicon carbide flattening stone allows the user the ability to quickly and easily maintain the flatness of the waterstones. From the Manufacturer The Norton Waterstone Sharpening Starter Kit is a complete kit for a faster, easier way to sharpen tools. The two 8 by 3 by 1-inch combination grit waterstones offer a complete grit range from 220 for major edge repair to 8000 for producing a mirror finish. The inclusion of a coarse grit, silicon carbide flattening stone allows the user the ability to quickly and easily maintain the flatness of the waterstones. An instructional DVD, hosted by tool expert Joel Moskowitz, offers step by step, free hand method for sharpening many woodworking tools. Includes a 220/1000 grit stone, a 4000/8000 grit stone, and a SiC flattening stone.

Review: Dont' Let the Term "Starter" Concern You - This was my first entry into sharpening with water stones, and I decided to get this set after trying to piece together a similar set with individual stones. Not sure why, but the name "Starter Kit" had me concerned because it implied that it was going to be somehow smaller or less capable. Rest assured, the kit is simply their standard stones packaged in a single rather utilitarian box. Each stone is of high quality, and purchasing together this way provided significant savings over buying each piece individually. Before I talk about the stones themselves, I should add to my comments that, like others, my kit first arrived with two 220/1000 stones and no 4000/8000. This definitely seems to be a genuine quality control issue. However, in typical desertcart fashion I completed a return authorization online and had a new set in two days, and the inconvenience was minimal, but not non-existent. I was surprised how short the learning curve was with this. I started with a very inexpensive and dull stainless steel Chinese cleaver that I purchased years ago in New York's Chinatown. This thing was really little more than a novelty piece, as I'd never been able to get it more than moderately sharp using our Chef's Choice sharpener. In one attempt the stones had the knife extremely sharp, and in fact I now reach for it for a huge number of chopping tasks that I'd usually tackle with my Henckels chef's knife. Feeling confident, I worked my way through the Henckels set, and each is now shaving sharp as well. From there I proceeded to sharpen a 20-year old, original Japanese-made Kershaw Black Horse folding knife. This was a little more challenging, but after getting better at finding and holding a proper angle the blade was reprofiled and again absolutely razor sharp. Feeling confident, I then tackled the reprofiling of a KA-BAR USMC. This one was much more difficult for me as a novice, but again, after some patient practice, the blade is now a perfect, hair-popping mirror finish. After literally hours of sharpening, the stones really don't seem to be any worse for the wear, and I suspect I may never actually consume a stone. The Silicon Carbide flattening stone is very useful, and mine was perfectly flat and very quickly and easily restores the stones to a completely flat surface. I did go out and purchase a Nagura stone for the 8000 grit stone, and have found it to be indispensable as well, as the 8K does very quickly accumulate metal, slowing its effectiveness. I've read from many much more experience sharpeners than I that the 8000k stone is really overkill, but I've definitely found that it takes the blades to another level of sharpness in my amateur hands, while bringing out that jewel-like mirror finish. Using the stones becomes a bit addictive, and I actually went ahead and also picked up a strop that I loaded with green .5 micron compound, at it definitely takes the blade to a final level of perfection. The edge on that KA-BAR, for example, is truly scary after adding a stropping step! All in all, this is more than a "starter kit," it's just a very capable and easy to learn full size set that should last for a very long time, even if not forever for the typical home user.
Review: Easier and more cost effective than you might think! - These bad boys are way easier to use than you might expect. I am an experienced home cook who puts her knives through the ringer most every day. Don't get me wrong, I handle my blades well (never in the dishwasher, only ever cut on end-grain or plastic cutting boards), but I chop, dice, matchstick, and julienne the heck out of any vegetable I can get my hands on. I usually send my 5 main knives out for sharpening once or twice a year, but have always cringed at how much metal the belt sanding method takes with it. I bought J. Kenji Lopez-Alt's "The Food Lab" and in it, he features a couple page text box on the benefits of sharpening your own knives using waterstones. I was terrified I would completely botch my precious blades, but his article explaining it step by step and demystifying the more complicated parts gave me the confidence I needed to give it a try. Lopez-Alt says that he thinks sharpening your knives yourself, by hand, also helps you get to know your knives more intimately. I kind of rolled my eyes at this thought, but after sharpening my kit a couple of times now, I'm almost embarrassed to admit that I see what he's saying. This kit is great because it offers everything you need all at once. I only used the 220 grit for a couple of my knives that had more damage, otherwise I stuck to the 1000 and both side of the 4000/8000 stone. The 8000 grit probably doesn't do much in terms of sharpening benefits, but it does put a beautiful mirror shine on the sharpened surface. Each knife takes about 10-15 mins to sharpen, depending on how damaged the blade is and how thorough you want to be with it. You'll also need to pre-soak the stones for 30-45 mins (I've heard estimates as low as 20 mins). The process itself isn't messy, but it isn't exactly clean. I kept the unused stone soaking in a 9x13 pyrex container while I used the other stone on a towel on my kitchen counter. Because you have to periodically dribble some water on the stone to keep it lubricated, I end up with a pretty soggy towel and a few drips and dribbles of dirty water around my kitchen. Nothing too serious, but it's helpful to know what you're getting into. Plan on spending an hour or two from soaking the stones back to a spotless kitchen. I really appreciate that this method hardly removed any metal from my knives and I love that I can keep pushing the knife around until I get just the edge I'm looking for. I don't know if it was just me convincing myself there was something special about it, but I've never had a more joyful knife cut than the first thing I cut into after sharpening my chef's knife myself. I really did feel more connected with my knives. I think this set is a great starter option. You'll spend more money getting all of the pieces individually. Maybe there are superior waterstones out there, but these seem like more than sufficient for the vast majority of users. I got this set, and countless sharpenings, for the same price that I used to pay for a single sharpening of my 5 main knives. Well worth the money.

## Features

- Tool and Knife Sharpener Kit designed with 2 combination Whetstones (also known as Waterstones) to provide an efficient sharpening system including: 220 Grit Whetstone for repairing damaged blades; 1000 Grit Whetstone for common sharpening; 4000 Grit Whetstone for a finer edge, and an 8000 Grit Whetstone for polished finishes
- These sharpening stones leverage the convenient design of whetstones that can be used to create an abrasive slurry - a timeless and unsurpassed knife sharpening method
- Using water as lubricant instead of oil, this wet stone sharpening kit is easy to clean and actually requires less force to sharpen than an oil stone
- All whetstones in this tool and kitchen knife sharpener kit are 8 x 3 x 1 inches which are large enough to deliver an excellent edge on razors, chisels and larger kitchen knives
- Whetstone Sharpening Kit includes one flattening stone to maintain the waterstones after use, a blue plastic case with rubber feet that doubles as a sharpening stone holder for easy storage and stabilization while sharpening and an instructional DVD

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000XK0FMU |
| Best Sellers Rank | #302,860 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #637 in Sharpening Stones |
| Brand | Norton |
| Brand Name | Norton |
| Color | Gray |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 373 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00076607879431 |
| Grit Type | 220/1000/4000/8000 |
| Included Components | 1 - 220/1000 Grit Waterstone, 1 4000/8000 Grit Waterstone, 1 Flattening Stone |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 8"L x 3"W x 1"H |
| Item Height | 5.6 inches |
| Item Type Name | Sharpening Stone Set |
| Item Weight | 4.49 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | St. Gobain Abrasives |
| Material | Stone |
| Material Type | Stone |
| Product Dimensions | 8"L x 3"W x 1"H |
| UPC | 798527596389 076607879431 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Material:** Stone
- **Brand:** Norton
- **Color:** Gray
- **Product Dimensions:** 8"L x 3"W x 1"H
- **Item Weight:** 4.5 Pounds
- **Grit Type:** 220/1000/4000/8000
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Manufacturer:** St. Gobain Abrasives
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00076607879431
- **UPC:** 798527596389 076607879431

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can I watch the instructional dvd online? Mine came in today but doesn't work.**
A: If your getting into honing straight razors watch Lynn Abrams videos on YouTube. Pay particular attention to flattening your stones and be very, very, very patient. Practice on a razor you don't care about. Just a side note, you can warp your flattening stone pretty easy if you don't use it carefully. Basically there's a lot of thing you need to avoid doing wrong, but eventually you'll get there. Watch some videos, soak your stones, and have some fun.

**Q: Does this come with the blue boxes?**
A: My order did. That was about1.5 years ago. FWIW, go with a set of DMT Diamond stones. Over time, water stones just got to be a pain - especially in winter. Diamonds are always ready - so I switched. Just my two cents, of course. These water stones are excellent quality - I just don't want to fuss with them anymore.

**Q: How is the quality of the instructional DVD for a beginner?**
A: It is a pretty decent instructional video for sharpening knives. Not exciting mind you, but I think it will be helpful. If you are looking for how to sharpen a straight razor it is not much help at all. Good sharpening videos on YouTube. I suggest visiting a few sites before you start. Good luck

**Q: Should i buy a separate stone holder or is the blue box good enough?**
A: The blue box works quite well...  I think a separate holder would be unnecessary

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dont' Let the Term "Starter" Concern You
*by E***D on March 13, 2012*

This was my first entry into sharpening with water stones, and I decided to get this set after trying to piece together a similar set with individual stones. Not sure why, but the name "Starter Kit" had me concerned because it implied that it was going to be somehow smaller or less capable. Rest assured, the kit is simply their standard stones packaged in a single rather utilitarian box. Each stone is of high quality, and purchasing together this way provided significant savings over buying each piece individually. Before I talk about the stones themselves, I should add to my comments that, like others, my kit first arrived with two 220/1000 stones and no 4000/8000. This definitely seems to be a genuine quality control issue. However, in typical Amazon fashion I completed a return authorization online and had a new set in two days, and the inconvenience was minimal, but not non-existent. I was surprised how short the learning curve was with this. I started with a very inexpensive and dull stainless steel Chinese cleaver that I purchased years ago in New York's Chinatown. This thing was really little more than a novelty piece, as I'd never been able to get it more than moderately sharp using our Chef's Choice sharpener. In one attempt the stones had the knife extremely sharp, and in fact I now reach for it for a huge number of chopping tasks that I'd usually tackle with my Henckels chef's knife. Feeling confident, I worked my way through the Henckels set, and each is now shaving sharp as well. From there I proceeded to sharpen a 20-year old, original Japanese-made Kershaw Black Horse folding knife. This was a little more challenging, but after getting better at finding and holding a proper angle the blade was reprofiled and again absolutely razor sharp. Feeling confident, I then tackled the reprofiling of a KA-BAR USMC. This one was much more difficult for me as a novice, but again, after some patient practice, the blade is now a perfect, hair-popping mirror finish. After literally hours of sharpening, the stones really don't seem to be any worse for the wear, and I suspect I may never actually consume a stone. The Silicon Carbide flattening stone is very useful, and mine was perfectly flat and very quickly and easily restores the stones to a completely flat surface. I did go out and purchase a Nagura stone for the 8000 grit stone, and have found it to be indispensable as well, as the 8K does very quickly accumulate metal, slowing its effectiveness. I've read from many much more experience sharpeners than I that the 8000k stone is really overkill, but I've definitely found that it takes the blades to another level of sharpness in my amateur hands, while bringing out that jewel-like mirror finish. Using the stones becomes a bit addictive, and I actually went ahead and also picked up a strop that I loaded with green .5 micron compound, at it definitely takes the blade to a final level of perfection. The edge on that KA-BAR, for example, is truly scary after adding a stropping step! All in all, this is more than a "starter kit," it's just a very capable and easy to learn full size set that should last for a very long time, even if not forever for the typical home user.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easier and more cost effective than you might think!
*by S***N on July 21, 2016*

These bad boys are way easier to use than you might expect. I am an experienced home cook who puts her knives through the ringer most every day. Don't get me wrong, I handle my blades well (never in the dishwasher, only ever cut on end-grain or plastic cutting boards), but I chop, dice, matchstick, and julienne the heck out of any vegetable I can get my hands on. I usually send my 5 main knives out for sharpening once or twice a year, but have always cringed at how much metal the belt sanding method takes with it. I bought J. Kenji Lopez-Alt's "The Food Lab" and in it, he features a couple page text box on the benefits of sharpening your own knives using waterstones. I was terrified I would completely botch my precious blades, but his article explaining it step by step and demystifying the more complicated parts gave me the confidence I needed to give it a try. Lopez-Alt says that he thinks sharpening your knives yourself, by hand, also helps you get to know your knives more intimately. I kind of rolled my eyes at this thought, but after sharpening my kit a couple of times now, I'm almost embarrassed to admit that I see what he's saying. This kit is great because it offers everything you need all at once. I only used the 220 grit for a couple of my knives that had more damage, otherwise I stuck to the 1000 and both side of the 4000/8000 stone. The 8000 grit probably doesn't do much in terms of sharpening benefits, but it does put a beautiful mirror shine on the sharpened surface. Each knife takes about 10-15 mins to sharpen, depending on how damaged the blade is and how thorough you want to be with it. You'll also need to pre-soak the stones for 30-45 mins (I've heard estimates as low as 20 mins). The process itself isn't messy, but it isn't exactly clean. I kept the unused stone soaking in a 9x13 pyrex container while I used the other stone on a towel on my kitchen counter. Because you have to periodically dribble some water on the stone to keep it lubricated, I end up with a pretty soggy towel and a few drips and dribbles of dirty water around my kitchen. Nothing too serious, but it's helpful to know what you're getting into. Plan on spending an hour or two from soaking the stones back to a spotless kitchen. I really appreciate that this method hardly removed any metal from my knives and I love that I can keep pushing the knife around until I get just the edge I'm looking for. I don't know if it was just me convincing myself there was something special about it, but I've never had a more joyful knife cut than the first thing I cut into after sharpening my chef's knife myself. I really did feel more connected with my knives. I think this set is a great starter option. You'll spend more money getting all of the pieces individually. Maybe there are superior waterstones out there, but these seem like more than sufficient for the vast majority of users. I got this set, and countless sharpenings, for the same price that I used to pay for a single sharpening of my 5 main knives. Well worth the money.

### ⭐ Misleading, poor quality.
*by A***R on October 5, 2013*

These stones were a huge disappointment. When looking at these stones, fresh out of the box, I thought that they needed to be "broken in". So I took the flattening stone and started to flatten them and wear down the initial rough surface to get the stones to their rated grit level. The first thing I noticed was that the flattening stone was not flat... The second thing I noticed was that the stones preferred to remove material from themselves rather than my knife. They did sharpen the knife, but it at the cost of a lot of the stone material. The third thing I noticed, and this is the real kicker, was that the 4000 grit stone still seemed rough, even after running my blade over it for about 20 minutes. Fortunately, I was using a cheap blade that I use for any stone I haven't used before. I have a Shapton 5000 grit stone and I can just about get a scratch-less mirror polish with it. The 4000 grit stone from this set didn't get anywhere close. I know that 4000 < 5000, but still... So I figured that I would try the 8000 grit stone. If I can see my face in the edge that my Shapton 5000 leaves, I should be able to use the edge off of the 8000 grit stone as a rear-view mirror. WRONG... The 8000 grit stone, even after having worn away almost 1/4 of the total thickness of the stone by creating a slurry and running my knife through it, could not get anywhere close to the level of polish that the Shapton 5000 attained. I tried pushing hard. I tried just barely "caressing" the stone with the blade. I tried with a slurry, with no slurry, with no water, under water, everything I could think of... These stones are horrible. Do not buy them. If you want a good edge, get a tri-hone system from your local Academy Sports. It will do a far better job than these bricks. This was the most disappointing $140 that I have ever spent and the most frustrating several hours of my life that I am not getting back.

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