A sharpening stone restores the edge on your knife, axe and other cutting tools so they keep working for years. It matters most when you leave home for good and cannot buy a new blade.
A sharpening stone keeps your knife, hatchet and saw cutting long after the factory edge wears down. Choose one built to ride in a pack.
- Grit range: A two-sided stone with a coarse side for repairs and a fine side for a working edge covers every job.
- Size and weight: A pocket stone four to six inches long handles a belt knife and an axe without weighing down the bag.
- Lubricant: Pick a stone that works dry or with plain water, so you carry no honing oil.
- Durability: A diamond plate or hard natural stone resists chipping and wear, and a pouch keeps it from cracking.
- Practice: Learn to hold a steady angle on a kitchen knife at home, so the skill is ready when you need it.
