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The IM313 sharpening system has long been considered the to be the
ultimate sharpening system. The 2-1/2 In wide x 11-1/2 In. long stone
permits long strokes for faster more precise sharpening of all straight
edge tools. The coarse Crystalon® stone quickly restores badly worn
cutting edges; the medium Crystalon® stone produces the average edge
needed for many tools and the fine India® stone hones to a sharper
edge. The heavy base has a non skid bottom. A pint can of Norton Oil is
included with each IM313
The Norton Crystolon and India IM313 11-1/2 inch three-stone
sharpening system includes 100-grit and 150-grit silicon carbide stones
and a 320-grit aluminum oxide stone, a self-contained three-stone bench
sharpening unit with a lid and no-slip rubber feet, a reservoir, an
angle guide, and a 16 oz. bottle of sharpening stone oil for
lubrication. In the top of the bench sharpening unit, a rotating axis
holds the stones firmly in place, protecting them against breakage, and
bringing the desired stone into position for sharpening. The base of the
sharpening unit is a reservoir that allows submersion of the unused
stones, keeping them clean and saturated. The angle guide helps to
position a tool correctly for sharpening. The three stones in this
system are used sequentially to restore cutting edges on straight-edged
tools, such as knives, chisels, plane blades, and precision instruments;
the 100-grit silicon carbide stone is suitable for repairing a cutting
edge, while the 150-grit silicon carbide stone is suitable for
sharpening and maintaining the edge, and the 320-grit aluminum oxide
stone produces a honed cutting edge.
The sharpening stone oil
meets FDA requirements for use near food, and consists of
pharmacopeia-grade mineral oil formulated with the correct lubricity for
oilstone sharpening. It prevents metal from bonding with the abrasive
surface by flushing away dislodged abrasive and metal chips. Each stone
is also prefilled with oil to save time and eliminate the need to
presoak it prior to use. The silicon carbide stones are fast-cutting and
offer effective sharpening, even under light pressure. The aluminum
oxide stone has a tough fracture- and wear-resistant grit that is more
durable than silicon carbide and capable of sharpening to very close
tolerances.
Each stone is created by grading the material to a
consistent particle size and blending it with bonding agents. It is then
molded and surface-finished. These unusually large 1/2 x 11-1/2 x 2-1/2
inch (H x W x D) oilstones, which are suitable for bench use, are
harder and more durable than a waterstone. (H is height, the vertical
distance from lowest to highest point; W is width, the horizontal
distance from left to right; D is depth, the horizontal distance from
front to back.) They conform to the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) abrasive grit standard.
Sharpening stones, or
whetstones, are abrasive surfaces used to sharpen and hone the edges of
steel cutting implements, such as chisels, knives, scissors, hand
scrapers, and plane blades. Sharpening is the process of creating or
re-establishing a cutting edge by grinding away portions of the metal to
adjust the angle of the edge and reform the shape. Honing removes small
imperfections. Stones can be flat, for working flat edges, or shaped,
for edges that are more complex. Sharpening stones are made of natural
or synthetic materials that range from softer to harder, and are
categorized by the size of their abrasive particles, known as grit. A
stone with a coarser grit is used when more metal needs to be removed
(e.g., when sharpening a nicked or very dull blade); the stone with the
finest grit produces the sharpest edge. Where numbers are assigned to
specify grit, they range from coarser grit (low) to finer grit (high).
Some sharpening stones are designed for use with a lubricating liquid,
some can be used dry, and others can be used either wet or dry. When
used with lubricating liquid, a sharpening stone can be called a
waterstone or an oilstone, based on the lubricant required.
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’s in the Box?
- 100-grit silicon carbide stone
- 150-grit silicon carbide stone
- 320-grit aluminum oxide stone
- Bench sharpening unit with reservoir
- 16 oz. bottle of Norton sharpening stone oil
- Angle guide
- Instructions
Top of the line sharpening stone, April 18, 2007
By
K. Quist "Personal Chef" (Massachusetts)
(REAL NAME)
(REAL NAME)
This review is from: Norton IM313 -11.5" Three Stone Sharpening System - Fine India, Medium Crystolon, and Coarse Crystolon stones (Misc.)
As a chef, I have had the opportunity to use many types of sharpening
systems over the years. In my opinion there is no competition when it
comes to sharpening stones. The Norton stone is easy to use and keeps
your cutting edge razor sharp with little effort. A multi stone allows
you to repair damaged blades (coarse stone), rebuild your blade with the
medium stone and finish your edge with the fine stone.
If you
are considering a knife sharpening system I highly recommend Norton
stones over electric sharpeners. The stone takes a minimum amount of
steel off your knives compared to electric sharpeners. An electric
sharpener takes the same amount of steel off the blade every pass. You
will replace your knives much quicker with an electric sharpener.
Protect your investment!
Essential for the professional or home enthusiast, November 7, 2006
This review is from: Norton IM313 -11.5" Three Stone Sharpening System - Fine India, Medium Crystolon, and Coarse Crystolon stones (Misc.)
I have been working in the professional kitchen for a few years now, and
I have used these exact items both in culinary school and in
restaurants. I love it, and it's well worth the investment.
A
steel merely HONES the edges of a blade, aligning the feathered bits of
steel that get ground into the edge of the blade over periods of use or
sharperning. This tri-stone truly sharpens even the dullest knives to a
razor sharp edge. I use this for my home knives, as well as my pro
kitchen knives. It does take a little bit of time to get used to, to get
the right angle, etc, but is ultimately easy and self-explanitory. The
safest knife is a sharp knife.
quality stone, October 3, 2007
This review is from: Norton IM313 -11.5" Three Stone Sharpening System - Fine India, Medium Crystolon, and Coarse Crystolon stones (Misc.)
the 3 way sharpening stone is great for putting a new edge on your
culinary knives. The only downside is you have to be trained in using
the stones as sharpeners. There are very little directions in using
this product.
excellent product, January 29, 2012
By
Tracy
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: Norton IM313 -11.5" Three Stone Sharpening System - Fine India, Medium Crystolon, and Coarse Crystolon stones (Misc.)
This is the perfect knife sharpening system. I bought it for my husband
for Christmas after he used one that a friend had. He won't have
anything else.
Keep your kitchen knives in perfect shape, January 20, 2012
By
Rich
Amazon Verified Purchase
This review is from: Norton IM313 -11.5" Three Stone Sharpening System - Fine India, Medium Crystolon, and Coarse Crystolon stones (Misc.)
I purchased this product for my Son who had been a professional chef for
many years. He had used this product then and had wanted it for his
home kitchen. According to him, this is a great sharpener.
Great Tool, January 10, 2012
By
Kathy D. Stelter (USA)
(REAL NAME)
(REAL NAME)
Amazon Verified Purchase
This review is from: Norton IM313 -11.5" Three Stone Sharpening System - Fine India, Medium Crystolon, and Coarse Crystolon stones (Misc.)
I purchased this for my husband several years ago as he is an avid knife
collector and likes to sharpen his own knives. He loved it and used it
all the time. Our house burned down 4/25/11 and after the initial
shock, one of the first things he wanted was the Norton Sharpening
System which I ordered and gave him for our anniversary this December.
Great sharpener, November 25, 2011
Amazon Verified Purchase
This review is from: Norton IM313 -11.5" Three Stone Sharpening System - Fine India, Medium Crystolon, and Coarse Crystolon stones (Misc.)
I have many knives and detest using any knife that is less than very
sharp. This sharpener is a snap to use; put it on the counter, take of
the top and you're ready to go. It includes a wedge to guide you as to
the proper angle to hold the knife while sharpening if you're not
familiar with the process. Easy and effective!
Industry quality sharpening stone system., October 2, 2011
This review is from: Norton IM313 -11.5" Three Stone Sharpening System - Fine India, Medium Crystolon, and Coarse Crystolon stones (Misc.)
This is an excellent product, and I have used this stone in many of the restaurants that I have worked for over the years.
Although,
many of the kitchens I have cooked in normally only have one sharpening
system available and you can spend a good chunk of your shift just
sharpening your knives - so I invested in buying a stone set myself.
This
sharpening set is great, my knives come out razor sharp and are ready
for me. If you're investing in high quality german or carbon japanese
knives then you definitely want to have a way to keep your knives in
great shape. I purchased the 11.5" stone set thinking that it would be
easier to sharpen my 8" chef knife but in all honesty I think you'd be
okay with a shorter stone maybe 8-9" in length it will save you some
money as well.
The product is easy to assemble, you need to screw
in some bolts to hold all of the plates in place. Then you fill the
well to the oil level and it's ready to go. I would highly recommend you
purchase a stone set if you're investing in high quality knives,
especially those that will run you $120+.
If you aren't familiar
with how to use a sharpening stone, the product comes with some
instructions - and im sure you can also find more detailed instructions
online.
Nice Stones, December 3, 2010
By
Phillip D. Swoveland "Wally Swoveland" (Alamogordo, NM)
(REAL NAME)
(REAL NAME)
Amazon Verified Purchase
This review is from: Norton IM313 -11.5" Three Stone Sharpening System - Fine India, Medium Crystolon, and Coarse Crystolon stones (Misc.)
This is a good set of stones. I was a meat cutter years ago and we had a
set of these stones in the same configuration. It's handy to just lift
the stones, do a third of a turn and lower it back down. Reay to go
with a different roughness of the stone. There is a course, Medium, and
Fine stone.
Nice, but not fine enough, August 17, 2008
By
K. Nuttycombe (Boulder, CO United States)
(REAL NAME)
(REAL NAME)
I obtained the tri-hone from my local traditional archery shop after
many years of wanting one. I've had both natural and synthetic stones in
the past, and while I prefer natural stones, I decided to go with the
tri-hone mostly because of the oil bath. Working with oil stones is
usually messy, but the tri-hone makes having a perfectly oiled stone
easy.
Now, for the downsides. First, I'm really disappointed that
the tri-hone has gone to using a plastic housing instead of the old
cast metal housing. The plastic housing doesn't provide any mounting
points that could be used to permanently affix it to the work surface,
and I'm afraid of it cracking.
The more significant problem I
have with the tri-hone is that the stones are all a bit too coarse for
my taste. The coarse stone is something that I would only use on the
dullest of knives, or perhaps for finishing an axe; the medium stone is
coarse enough for wholesale stock removal, and the fine stone is still
coarse enough that you can't really work a truly fine edge with it. I'm
searching for a surgical or hard arkansas stone to replace the coarse
stone with to actually make the tri-hone usable with my fine Shun
kitchen knives, which need a more delicate touch to get a true razor
edge.
professional oilstones, January 6, 2008
By
Cecil Means - See all my reviews
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(REAL NAME)
This review is from: Norton IM313 -11.5" Three Stone Sharpening System - Fine India, Medium Crystolon, and Coarse Crystolon stones (Misc.)
I have wanted a Norton oilstone knifesharpener since I started to work
in a butcher shop at age 14.There is none better than a Norton,it's what
the pros use.
A must have, December 11, 2007
By
brian - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Norton IM313 -11.5" Three Stone Sharpening System - Fine India, Medium Crystolon, and Coarse Crystolon stones (Misc.)
This is a must have for any chef. Everywhere I have worked I have had
the privilege of using these stones and they work great. I do not have
one for the home yet but after the Christmas season I plan on getting
one. I must also agree with the reviewer who stated that you must have
knowledge on how to use this. If you are new to this then you will have
a difficult time.
quality stone, October 3, 2007
By
Jacob N. Kuehn (Lockport, NY United States)
(REAL NAME)
(REAL NAME)
This review is from: Norton IM313 -11.5" Three Stone Sharpening System - Fine India, Medium Crystolon, and Coarse Crystolon stones (Misc.)
the 3 way sharpening stone is great for putting a new edge on your
culinary knives. The only downside is you have to be trained in using
the stones as sharpeners. There are very little directions in using
this product.
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