Charnley Forest

Charnley Forest Whetstone for Hapstone  is cut from authentic vintage. Charnley Forest (Charnwood) stones are very rare sharpening stones. Only one stone is selling at any moment. Gritomatic guarantees authenticity.

Charnley Forest is used for super finish sharpening knives on Hapstone knife sharpener. Charnley Forest is novaculite, a naturally abrasive material of high density. Charnley Forest stone is mounted on a high-quality aluminum blank with the laser engraving.

Charnley Forest Whetstone was mined in Leicestershire region, in the United Kingdom.

Charnley Forest is preliminarily lapped and does not require lapping after purchase. Charnley Forest stones should be used with water as a lubricant. Charnley Forest has a grey-green color with red streaks in it. Charnley Forest stones may have natural imperfections such as caverns.

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Сharacteristics: 

• Form factor: 6" Mounted
  
• Backing: Mounted on aluminum blank
  
• Working Surface: 153 x 23mm (6" x 0.9")
  
• Total Thickness: 9.2mm
• Abrasive Material: Natural Stone
• Material Thickness: 6mm
• Material Origin: UK
• Routine: Water
• Grit Rating: Ultra fine
• Grit Scale: Estimated Grit