Jende 1×4 sharpening stones ( 1×4 Water Stones )Â bring a wide range of water stones with individual qualities together under one name. If you’re looking for a special flavor or something different to spice up your stone lineup, these are the stones for you. Each stone is 1×4″x 6mm thick and fits into a standard KME stone holder and the Wicked Edge Uni Stone Holder Paddles. All Jende stones are used with water only, and we recommend a short dip in water before use. Keep the viscosity of the stone alive with drops as water as needed. A stone washed clean will abrade faster than one with a paste. Pastes will squeeze out a finish that is slightly finer than the advertised grit.
1×4 water stones are compact sharpening stones used primarily in guided sharpening systems, such as the KME sharpener or other similar systems. These stones are valued for their precision and ease of use, and they are often used for sharpening knives, chisels, and other cutting tools.
The 1×4 Jende stones are 1″x4″x 6mm and will fit into any standard KME Sharpener stone holder. They can also be used a field stones, slip stones, and even slurry stones. The Jende Stones are specifically formulated to meet various needs, so keep a look out as we add more stones to the Jende family.
The Jende 1K SPK is a speckled stone with a medium/medium hard matrix, which releases its abrasive in a very satisfying way – giving it very good aggressive feeling while leaving a nice matte finish.
The Jende 1K SF is what we have come to call “Super Fine” due to its polishing abilities, especially on carbon steel blades. It is still a 1K stone, but it really maximizes the 1K finish for a great working sharp edge.
The Jende 2K SPK has some nice cutting abilities while adding a little bit of polish. This stone leaves a wonderful working edge sharpness, and sets the edge up for futher refinement and polishing.
The Jende 6K SPK is the first polishing stone in the Speckled series. It leaves a dark mirror polish, and enables the edge to slice effortlessly.
The Jende 8K SPK is a speckled stone with a medium/medium hard matrix, and is a smooth and silent polishing stone, bringing out a really nice shine to the edge.
Lance –
They claim a finish that is slightly finer than the advertised grit. True!