Opinel Natural Grinding Stone – How to Use It, $10.00 Sale
The Opinel Natural Grinding Stone is a 9.5" natural abrasive whetstone from the quarries of Lombardy, Italy, used to sharpen knives, axes, spades, and garden tools. At just $10.00 (down from $12), it's the most affordable way to keep every blade in your shed and kitchen sharp. Coupon BENCH10 takes another 10% off, and orders over $45 ship free.
How to Use the Opinel Sharpening Stone
- Wet the stone first: This natural stone must be used with water. Soak or thoroughly wet the working surface before sharpening – never use it dry.
- Position the stone: The tapered design measures 1.5" at the widest point, ideal for fitting into tool bevels and curved edges. Note: the bottom side of the stone is rough and cannot be used for sharpening – work only on the smooth face.
- Sharpen with consistent strokes: Hold the blade at its original bevel angle (about 20° for an Opinel knife) and draw the edge across the wet stone in smooth strokes, alternating sides. For a whetstone like this natural Lombardy stone, let the abrasive do the work – light, even pressure.
- Rinse and dry: Wipe the stone and blade clean, dry both, and the edge is ready.
What Grit Is an Opinel Sharpening Stone?
Natural Lombardy abrasive stone sits in a medium grit range – coarse enough to restore working edges on axes and spades, fine enough to refine an Opinel pocket knife edge. It's a general-purpose stone, not a mirror-polish finishing stone.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 9.5" long, tapered to 1.5" at widest point
- Material: Natural abrasive stone, Lombardy, Italy quarries
- Use: Water-lubricated sharpening only
- Origin: Made in France, boxed
Comparisons and Alternatives
Compared to synthetic water stones, natural stone lasts for decades with no flattening needed and its tapered shape reaches bevels that flat stones can't. Compared to paying for sharpening services, $10.00 once covers every tool you own.
Price and Deal Value
$10.00 vs. $12 compare-at, plus BENCH10 coupon savings and free shipping over $45. Affordable, essential, and built for performance and durability – buy it before your next dull blade costs you time.
