Norton Crystolon Utility File Sharpening Stone – 14" Coarse Grit with Wooden Handle

Keep your household and professional tools sharp for the duration of the job with the Norton Crystolon Utility File sharpening stone. This 14-inch stone is designed for field use, offering a sturdy wooden handle and four sides of coarse 100 grit Crystolon for quick material removal and clean edge shaping. The design emphasizes safety and control, helping you maintain momentum while keeping fingers at a safe distance from the edges.

With a versatile range of sharpening possibilities, you can tackle shovels, hoes, lawn mower blades, scythes, mechanical insulation knives, fishing knives, and more. The four-sided configuration supports repeated edge work without reloading, and the silicon carbide abrasive is engineered to reveal fresh abrasive as it wears, delivering a practical, ongoing sharpening solution for on-site needs.

Key features at a glance

• Portable 14-inch length with a wooden handle for a stable grip in busy jobsites.
• Four sides of 100 coarse grit Crystolon deliver fast material removal with minimal loading.
• Versatile enough to sharpen large and small blades, hoes, and outdoor tools.
• Silicon carbide abrasive offers a "self-sharpening" effect as it wears, exposing fresh abrasive.
• Best practice includes using sharpening oil or machine oil to sluff away metal and debris for cleaner edges.

How to use for best results

• Wipe the edge clean and apply light machine oil to the blade or tool.
• Hold the stone at a consistent angle and draw the edge along the blade until you see even sharpening.
• Repeat with each edge, then wipe clean and test for sharpness; reapply oil as needed.

Note: This stone is designed for field-sharpening and is not a replacement for heavy polishing. Use as part of a routine edge maintenance program to keep your tools ready for the job at hand.