{"product_id":"charnley-stone-kmex","title":"Charnley Forest Whetstone [4\" x 1\"]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharnley Forest (Charnwood) \u003c\/strong\u003eis very rare sharpening stone used for super finish sharpening knives on KME or Hapstone knife sharpeners. Charnley Forest stones are made of novaculite, a naturally abrasive material of high density. Charnley Forest stones are mounted on high-quality aluminum blanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharnley Forest Whetstone was mined in Leicestershire region, in the United Kingdom. Estimated grit for the stone is 8000 JIS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharnley 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, often with red streaks in it. Charnley Forest stones may have slight natural imperfections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages of aluminum blanks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you accidentally drop the stone, it's less likely you break it;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuch longer life span for the stone after multiple flattening and lapping;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy identification due to laser engraving;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable clamping for stones of imperfect shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStones mounted on aluminum blanks are thicker than stock KME stones. We recommend using the thickness compensator if you use stones of different thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Blhia3QkR0E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWatch KnifeKrazy YouTube review of the new form-factor\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Gritomatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14751469928557,"sku":"CHARNLEY-KMEX","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/5900\/files\/charnley-stone-kmex.jpg?v=1763725431","url":"https:\/\/de.gritomatic.com\/en\/products\/charnley-stone-kmex","provider":"Gritomatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}