Norton IC11 benchstone
Norton IC11 Sharpening Stone
The Norton IC11 is a large combination oil sharpening stone designed for sharpening skates, knives, chisels, plane irons, scrapers, woodworking tools, and general shop cutting tools. It combines two different abrasive materials in one stone to provide both rapid metal removal and fine edge finishing.
Specifications
- Model: Norton IC11
- Part Number: 61463687239
- Type: Combination Bench Oil Stone
- Dimensions: 11-1/2 in. × 2-1/2 in. × 1 in. (292 × 64 × 25 mm)
- Sharpening Medium: Oil (recommended)
- Stone Configuration: Two-sided combination stone
Abrasive Composition
Side 1 – Crystolon (Medium)
- Material: Silicon Carbide
- Approximate grit: 180
- Fast-cutting action
- Used for:
- Repairing damaged edges
- Establishing bevels
- Removing nicks
- Rapid stock removal
Side 2 – India (Fine)
- Material: Aluminum Oxide
- Approximate grit: 400
- Produces a smoother, more refined edge
- Used for:
- Finishing after coarse sharpening
- Refining bevels
- General edge maintenance
Features
- Combines the fast cutting speed of silicon carbide with the durability and fine finish of aluminum oxide.
- Large surface area accommodates long blades and woodworking tools.
- Dense vitrified construction provides long service life.
- Suitable for both professional and workshop use.
- Oil lubrication reduces clogging and improves cutting efficiency.
Typical Sharpening Sequence
- Start on the Medium Crystolon (180 grit) side to shape the edge.
- Move to the Fine India (400 grit) side to refine and smooth the edge.
- For a razor-quality edge, follow with a finer stone or leather strap.
Suitable Materials
- Carbon steel
- Tool steel
- High-speed steel tools
- Woodworking edge tools
- Utility and shop knives
Performance Characteristics
- Faster cutting than traditional aluminum oxide stones alone.
- Slower wear than many synthetic water stones.
- Requires less maintenance than water stones.
- Produces a practical working edge rather than a mirror-polished edge.
Summary: The Norton IC11 is a heavy-duty, professional-grade combination oil stone featuring a 180-grit Crystolon side for rapid sharpening and a 400-grit India side for finishing. Its large 11-1/2-inch length makes it particularly well suited for speed skates, woodworking tools, shop knives, and general edge maintenance.
MAP: $124.99