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This stone is particularly suited to sharpening axes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soft (smooth) stone is far more uniform, dark grey in colour. It is used for finer, more precise sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePierres a Aiguiser des Pyrenees can be used dry, but also with water (which we recommend) - the contact with the blade is then a little gentler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pierre Aiguise Tout 200 x 30 is an oval-section model that sits very well in the hand. It is very handy for sharpening knives and can also be used on garden tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo visit the maker's website, click here.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pierre à Aiguiser des Pyrénées","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52636667740507,"sku":"PIE-AIGUIGM","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/6735\/2667\/files\/pierre-aiguise-tout-200x30-zx1200.jpg?v=1774094330"},{"product_id":"aiguiseur-diamant-diamond-sharpener-dianova-lapstone","title":"Diamond Sharpener","description":"\u003cp\u003e The Dianova Lapstone Diamond Sharpener is a double-sided diamond sharpener.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\t\tIt has the advantage of two grits. A fine side (600 grit) and a coarse side (300 grit).\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan be used dry or slightly wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very effective, long-lasting sharpener. It behaves like a sharpening stone but sharpens faster.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\tEasy to handle thanks to its grip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dianova Lapstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52636667773275,"sku":"ROS-R924","price":35.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/6735\/2667\/files\/Roselli-Diamond-Sharpener-1-zoom.png?v=1774094335"},{"product_id":"arctic-fox-sharpening-puck-frost-river","title":"Arctic Fox Sharpening Puck","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Arctic Fox Sharpening Puck is a small round sharpening stone with two different grits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Grey side = ANSI 240 for coarser work. It removes scratches or a few micro-chips on the edge\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t - White side = ANSI 400 for upkeep and finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrost River recommends wetting the stone for sharpening, so the pores do not clog. Then cleaning it with a little soap if possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact, you can take it along easily and sharpen your axe or knife in the field. A well-sharpened tool is a less dangerous tool!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied without a case, but it fits perfectly in the Canvas Belt Pouch or the Buckskin Drawstring Pouch - sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in the United States.\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frost River","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52636667838811,"sku":"FRO-602","price":25.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/6735\/2667\/files\/frost-river-arctic-fox-puck-1-zx1200.png?v=1774094347"},{"product_id":"ceramic-grinding-stone-gransfors-bruk","title":"Ceramic Grinding Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gransfors Bruk sharpening stone is made from a ceramic abrasive whose grain structure is designed to suit the job in hand (coarse or fine sharpening).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fine side, 600 grit, for upkeep and finishing. \u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tThe coarser side, 180 grit, for rougher work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a natural stone, a ceramic sharpening stone can be made to a more precise grit. \u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tThe fine side makes up 2\/3 of the thickness, because it is generally the side used most and the one that wears fastest. The stone is normally used with water, but can be used dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ceramic Grinding Stone comes with a two-part protective rubber case. You can keep one part of the case on one side of the stone for a better grip while sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo take out nicks or micro-chips on the edge we would recommend the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gransfors-bruk-axe-file\"\u003eGransfors Bruk\u003c\/a\u003e axe file.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gränsfors Bruk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52636667871579,"sku":"GRA-4034","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/6735\/2667\/files\/Gransfors-Bruk-Pierre-Ronde-1-zoom.jpg?v=1774094358"},{"product_id":"grinding-stone-pierre-a-aiguiser-pour-hache-hultafors","title":"Grinding Stone - Sharpening Stone for Axe","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hultafors Grinding Stone is a round stone for sharpening your axe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\t\tIts size makes for a good grip. Its curved profile protects your fingers and hands from cuts.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Grinding Stone comes in a very handsome case in thick leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coarse side is 180 grit, the fine side 600 grit. A good combination for maintaining the edge of your axe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHultafors recommends wetting the stone for sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hultafors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52636667904347,"sku":"HUL-840792","price":49.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/6735\/2667\/files\/Hultafors-Grinding-Stone-1-zoom.jpg?v=1774094364"},{"product_id":"lime-pour-hache-gransfors-bruk","title":"Axe file","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gransfors Bruk axe file is a straight, finely cut steel file with two abrasive sides and a wooden handle. \u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tThe handle is slightly thicker near the file to give a good grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis file is very handy for bringing back the edge of an axe when it has nicks and\/or micro-chips. It lets you flatten the edge before sharpening it with an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gransfors-bruk-ceramic-grinding-stone\"\u003eaxe sharpening stone\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied with a leather sheath (vegetable tanned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact size means you can take it with you into the field.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gränsfors Bruk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52636667937115,"sku":"GRA-4031","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/6735\/2667\/files\/Gransfors-Bruk-Lime-1-zoom.jpg?v=1774094376"},{"product_id":"paddle-strop-ls5p1-pour-croches-avec-pate-a-polir-beavercraft","title":"Paddle Strop LS5P1 for Stropping with Polishing Paste","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeaverCraft makes very good quality carving tools in its own factory in Ukraine at a very competitive price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Dependable knives for all your work: spoons, cups, bowls, figures... And accessories for looking after your blades.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe BeaverCraft Paddle Strop LS5P1 for hook knives is a paddle with a handle, with a piece of leather glued on one face and sandpaper on the other. \u003cbr\u003e\n\t\tThe sandpaper is removable so it can be replaced when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole point of this unusual paddle strop lies in its rounded sides, which let you strop the inside of a hook knife blade.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\tAnd in the concave section on each face, which lets you strop the outside of a hook knife or a gouge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ideal accessory for stropping your hook knives and gouges!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paddle Strop comes with a small bar of polishing compound (to apply to the leather) and two sheets of sandpaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: The polishing compound changes colour over time (from green to grey\/blue). 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It is used for finer, more precise sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePierres a Aiguiser des Pyrenees can be used dry, but also with water (which we recommend) - the contact with the blade is then a little gentler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pierre a Faux \"Saurat\" 230 x 35 x 15 is made from soft stone. It is perfect for sharpening garden tools (shears, scythes, secateurs...) but can also be used on knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo visit the maker's website, click\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pierre-a-aiguiser-naturelle.com\"\u003e here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pierre à Aiguiser des Pyrénées","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52636669280603,"sku":"PIE-FAUXSAURAT23035","price":15.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/6735\/2667\/files\/Pierre-Faux-Saurat-1-zoom.jpg?v=1774094409"},{"product_id":"pierre-aiguise-tout-200-20-pierre-a-aiguiser-des-pyrenees","title":"Whetstone 200 x 20","description":"\u003cp\u003ePyrene Bushcraft is pleased to offer the Pierres a Aiguiser des Pyrenees sharpening stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e It is in our own valley, the Saurat valley, that you will find the last French maker of natural sharpening stones.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t This stone is a schistose sandstone whose fine grain and mineralogical purity allow a sound, perfect edge.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePierre a Aiguiser des Pyrenees works two qualities of stone: the hard stone quarried underground and the soft stone taken from an open-cast deposit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hard stone is veined, with the particular feature of darker areas, which have more bite, and lighter areas, which are a little softer.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t It sharpens faster than the soft stone and is the one to choose when more work is needed. 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