This excerpt from a Norton sharpening stones catalog covers hand-finishing products: benchstones, abrasive files, slips and rubbing bricks, with a page index and application guide for sharpening, stoning, honing, rubbing and deburring. It lists Crystolon, India, Arkansas and Clear Creek abrasive types and describes features and benefits.
The pages include single-grit and combination-grit abrasive benchstones with size, grit, product number and UPC tables, plus benchstone sharpening systems: IM313 Multi-Oilstone, IM100 3-in-1, IM200 Professional and IM400 Benchstone Case. It says Norton oil is used with Crystolon, India and Arkansas stones.
| Crystolon abrasive | Premium silicon carbide |
|---|---|
| India abrasive | Smooth cutting aluminum oxide |
| Arkansas abrasive | Natural premium Novaculite quarried in Arkansas |
| IM400 benchstone case weight | Half a pound |
| IM200 included oil | 4-1/2 oz. can |
Use Norton oil to optimize their performance.
It contains three oil-filled stones: coarse Crystolon, medium Crystolon and fine India.
It comes with instructions and a 4 ounce container of Norton Oil.
It is a durable ABS plastic case weighing only half a pound.