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Poly Diamond Emulsion – 4 Micron Stropping Emulsion

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 The Jende Poly Diamond Emulsion (4 micron) is designed for users who want a fast-cutting yet refined stropping compound. It sits in the mid-fine range, making it ideal for improving sharpness after sharpening stones while still maintaining good cutting performance. Whether you’re finishing a kitchen knife, woodworking tool, or straight razor, the 4 micron emulsion delivers a consistent, controlled polish. High-Quality Poly Diamond Formula Jende Poly Diamond Emulsions are among the highest quality stropping compounds available. Each formulation is custom-developed to provide fast cutting action and reliable results. The polycrystalline diamond particles break down during use, allowing them to reach microscopic grooves in the steel and produce a more even, refined finish compared to traditional abrasives. The color-coded labels make it easy to identify grit sizes quickly, and they correspond directly with Nanocloth strops. This helps maintain an organized sharpening progression,...

1×6 Naniwa Chosera Water Stones | Fits Edge Pro, TSProf, Hapstone

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The 1×6 Naniwa Chosera Water Stones are designed for guided sharpening systems and offer consistent grit performance across a full sharpening progression. Known for precise manufacturing and uniform abrasive distribution, these stones provide controlled cutting and polishing while maintaining predictable feedback during sharpening. These stones are available in eight grits , organized into three categories: Coarse, Medium, and Fine , allowing users to build a complete sharpening progression from repair to polishing. Coarse Grits (400, 600, 800) The coarse range is used for stock removal, edge repair, and reprofiling . These grits remove deeper scratches created by diamond plates, abrasive belts, or heavily worn stones. They are typically not used as finishing stones. Instead, they prepare the edge for the next stage in the sharpening progression. Common uses: Edge repair Reprofiling bevel angles Removing chips Preparing for medium grit refinement Medium Grits (800, 1000, 2000, 3000) ...

Jende JIGS Sharpening System – How It Works and What to Expect

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Sharpening knives with consistent angles is difficult when done freehand. The Jende JIGS sharpening system is designed to control the sharpening angle and guide the sharpening motion. This helps users maintain repeatable results. What the Jende JIGS System Does The system holds the knife in place while the sharpening stone moves along a guided rod. This keeps the angle fixed during the sharpening process. Because the angle stays the same, metal is removed evenly across the edge. The video explains that this setup removes guesswork. Instead of adjusting hand position during sharpening, the guide controls the movement. This makes the process more predictable. Knife Clamping The knife is secured in a clamp. Once tightened, the blade remains in position. This allows the user to sharpen both sides without changing alignment. The clamp also helps when working on longer blades. Angle Adjustment The system includes an angle adjustment mechanism. The user sets the sharpening angle before start...

Jende 10×4 Glass Lapping Plate with Silicone Carbide Powders - Complete Guide

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The Jende Double-Sided Glass Lapping Plate measures a generous 10″ x 4″ and includes coarse, medium, and fine silicon carbide lapping powders for versatile stone maintenance. Crafted from ½″ thick float glass , it features two functional surfaces. One side is etched for use with lapping powders to efficiently flatten sharpening stones, while the opposite side is perfectly smooth and flat for precision work. The etched side has 0.5 mm deep grooves , making it more aggressive for lapping. These grooves also help channel swarf away, reducing stiction especially when working with finer grit stones. The smooth side accommodates a half-width sheet of full-size sandpaper or lapping film , and can also serve as a reference plate for flattening knives, chisels, and plane blades. Using the Lapping Side Lightly wet the glass surface (avoid pooling water). Evenly sprinkle the desired grit of lapping powder. Pre-soak your sharpening stone if required. Draw a pencil grid on the stone’s surfa...