Product Details

Description

-Diamond Stone (100% coverage) for Fast Reconditioning – 200 coarse grit

-Alumina-Oxide Stone for Sharpening – 280 medium grit

-Ceramic Stone for Final Polishing – 1000 fine grit

-Screw holes included in base for easy bench mounting

-Non-slip rubber feet

Lansky® delivers the most versatile 3 Stone Sharpener available, Combining 3 of our best stones: Diamond, Alumina-Oxide, and Ceramic. The result is a stand-alone, high-value sharpening center that will do it all, with better versatility than other similar products and last longer doing it. All sharpening surfaces measure 2″ x 6″.

-The continuous diamond surface (200 grit) will repair and re-profile extremely dull or damaged blades.  This is not to be used every time, only on blades in need of serious repair or re-profiling.

-The long lasting Alumina-Oxide surface (280 grit) is where most your touch-ups will occur, before polishing it off with the ceramic side.  This is most comparable to a traditional sharpening stone, producing a working-edge that is adequate for most cutting tasks.

-The Ceramic surface (1000 grit) is used for sharpening and finishing.  This is what will turn a micro-serrated edge into a smooth, shaving-sharp, cutting edge.  The type of edge you can confidently brag about.

The sturdy plastic base boasts a wide footprint with low-profile and non-slip rubber feet giving the Lansky® Tri-Stone Benchstone greater stability, resulting in greater user satisfaction.

Instructions

USING YOUR TRI-STONE BENCHSTONE

Step 1– Select the proper stone for your edge.

Coarse Diamond Stone- For re-profiling a completely dull or damaged edge
Medium Alumina Oxide Stone- To maintain an undamaged, slightly dull edge
Fine Ceramic Stone- To hone/polish a finished edge

Step 2– Set the Tri-Stone Benchstone base on a stable, flat surface with the stone you have selected facing up.

Note- Lubrication of any kind is not recommended while sharpening on any of the three stones. DO NOT USE HONING OIL ON THE DIAMOND STONE.

Step 3– Observe the bevel angle on the blade you intend to sharpen. Then, bring the edge to the stone matching your sharpening angle to the bevel angle.

Step 4– Using light pressure, push the edge of the blade across the stone in one motion, much like trying to slice a thin layer off the top of the stone. Maintaining a consistent angle is essential for the best results.

Step 5– Repeat process 3-4 times on one side of the blade then switch to the other side and repeat.

Step 6– Repeat this process until edge is sharp then progress to finer stones and repeat.

Step 7– Clean your stones.

Clean the Diamond stone with a damp rag after each use.
Clean your Alumina Oxide stone with Nathan’s Honing Oil® after each use
Clean the Ceramic stone with the Lansky® Eraser Block® after each use.

Suggestions

1. Use a series of stones for the best results. For an undamaged edge start with the Medium Alumina-Oxide stone.

2. Start with your selected stone. Use 3-4 strokes on one side of the blade. Repeat process on the other side of the blade. Repeat this whole process, switching between sides, about 3-4 times.

3. Then use only 2 strokes per side.  Repeat this process 2-3 times.

4. Then 1 stroke per side.  Repeat this process 1-2 times.

5. Move on to a finer stone.

Be Smart, Be Safe and Stay… An Edge Above the Rest®!

CAUTION: Knife sharpening is an inherently dangerous activity. Used properly this sharpener cannot hurt you but a carelessly handled blade or pointed object can.