what is the life time of this product? For how long can you use each stone? are those stones sold separately?
460646
I have no idea. They do send you three stones, two white ones and a grey one for oils. I am sure you can buy them separately, try doing a search for them and see what comes up.
460647
i just got it, do not know? i've seen the stones in a lot of places, they're standard issue. you get several in the box, different kinds.
460648
Not sure on the lifetime. Also not sure about the stones - except I had at least two in my box - but that is not what I had planned to use it for - so I may look again and see. I assume after the stones are worn out you could purchase some new ones. Perhaps the User Manual has info on replacing them.
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Yes it could be as long as you keep your stone good and wet and free of collectingdebree. Make sure to take your time
688405
No! Do NOT use oil with this type of stone! You will ruin it. They are designed to be used with water. Just, soak the stone, for a few minutes, in clean water and then add a sprinkle of water every few strokes as you are sharpening to wash the swarf from the surface of the stone. I noticed the sharpening oil advertised with this, and it is misleading. I use these stones with my hand planes and chisels, etc for woodworking and you cannot get a better edge than with a water stone. You can quite literally get a mirror finish if you go to 6000 grit or finer. The only drawback is the stones need to be flattened occasionally. No! Do NOT use oil with this type of stone! You will ruin it. They are designed to be used with water. Just, soak the stone, for a few minutes, in clean water and then add a sprinkle of water every few strokes as you are sharpening to wash the swarf from the surface of the stone. I noticed the sharpening oil advertised with this, and it is misleading. I use these stones with my hand planes and chisels, etc for woodworking and you cannot get a better edge than with a water stone. You can quite literally get a mirror finish if you go to 6000 grit or finer. The only drawback is the... » Read More No! Do NOT use oil with this type of stone! You will ruin it. They are designed to be used with water. Just, soak the stone, for a few minutes, in clean water and then add a sprinkle of water every few strokes as you are sharpening to wash the swarf from the surface of the stone. I noticed the sharpening oil advertised with this, and it is misleading. I use these stones with my hand planes and chisels, etc for woodworking and you cannot get a better edge than with a water stone. You can quite literally get a mirror finish if you go to 6000 grit or finer. The only drawback is the stones need to be flattened occasionally. « Show Less
1348621
Yep, we do it all the time. We've had the stone for 7 - 8 years and it holds up great!
1748819
One stone for all...different acids for each that is all...just wipe off once tested...and good to go...all stones same just need different acids...cheaper ones are fine..no need for big fancy one...I use one stone to test all...just different acids..
1764140
Dear customer, I use this at home as well and just running hot water after usage cleans out the stone pretty good. About once a month or so, depending on usage, I put it in sanitizing liquid for about 30 minutes. Cuccio describes that this stone is 100% sanitizable and can be immersed in any sanitizing liquid or solution. Thank you!Lifetime guarantee.
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Water, don't listen to bambulr he has no idea obviously, if you use them dry they will wast away to nothing in just a few uses and you will never take advantage of how sharp they will make your knives, the water creates a slurry with the stone powder your scrape off, creating a very fine sharpening medium, learn up on how to use a waterstone. These stones are a great beginners kit at a great price, get them, also get a mount so you can use them in the sink. I also got a cheap diamond plate, I use this first to de-burr and take any nicks out, then use the water stones to fine finish.
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I don't have an answer for you - I am sorry. I do have the email address for Wusthof and I am certain they can tell you whether replacement stones are available. info@wusthof.com I hope this helps to send you in the right direction.
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There is no difference. combo cost less its plus, but both stones are thinner than separate stone and also have only 1 working surface - its minus. So separate stone will last longer. I think, before you gonna buy stone, you have to decide how often you will use stone and where. I bought combo only because i use it on work and its take less space. For home you can take separate stone. But dont forget - you will need flattering stone or plate. Just a couple of use and you need to fix surface. My advice - buy this combo and stone on 400 or 800 grits. This 3 stone will last longer than 2 separate stones, and money will be pretty much same There is no difference. combo cost less its plus, but both stones are thinner than separate stone and also have only 1 working surface - its minus. So separate stone will last longer. I think, before you gonna buy stone, you have to decide how often you will use stone and where. I bought combo only because i use it on work and its take less space. For home you can take separate stone. But dont forget - you will need flattering stone or plate. Just a couple of use and you need to fix surface. My advice - buy this combo and stone on 400 or 800 grits. This 3 stone will last longer than 2... » Read More There is no difference. combo cost less its plus, but both stones are thinner than separate stone and also have only 1 working surface - its minus. So separate stone will last longer. I think, before you gonna buy stone, you have to decide how often you will use stone and where. I bought combo only because i use it on work and its take less space. For home you can take separate stone. But dont forget - you will need flattering stone or plate. Just a couple of use and you need to fix surface. My advice - buy this combo and stone on 400 or 800 grits. This 3 stone will last longer than 2 separate stones, and money will be pretty much same « Show Less
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I have been using it for many years; but only on silver-sterling or silverplate with a sponge (one usually comes with). On stones use a good liquid that comes in a bottle-use the brush that comes with it to brush gently on the stones so as not to damage them. Rinse both jewelry and silver with warm water no soap so as not to rub off the polish. I love the results!
2016571
Hello. I am really embarrassed. I didn't see anywhere that there was an unanswered question and here it is over 2 weeks later. Yes, still here. We're waiting on a die maker to finish making dies for our new upgraded stones. It still may be 4 or more weeks until we're restocked with the new cordierite 4-piece stones and hopefully no more than a week for the new 14.5" round stones (we're waiting on those for boxes). Sorry again for taking so long. I'll know in the future to go all the way in to this to look for unanswered questions. Joe
428516
You would need to buy at least 5 to 6 packets of these. I had to purchase 2 packets& im just scattering them along with another color stone along my centerpieces for 17 tables for my wedding. They are super small so they dont take up a lot of space.
1047502
So far it's safe with warming the towels and uv sterilizer. I haven't used the stones. You may want to send the manufacture that question. Good luck.
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I hvnt needed new stones , i read reviews that say you can but i hvnt personally tried it the stones i got make my knives cut paper easy, not shaving sharp but good enough for me i also used a standard wet rock hope my input helps
1928531
On Amazon you get exactly what you see in the picture. In this case it is 12 stones, one of each color. Amazon does not allow for sellers to sell any item that does not match the picture and description.
674905
The bigger one's out of the two kinds I have seen. Besides, it says what it is for on the packaging so you can't go wrong. It also tells you when ordering what they fit. The stones for this particular skimmer are quite common in the stores I've been to also. I picked some up on sale for as low as $1.25 before. They also last about 3 to 4 months. Hope that helps
1131138
It should work fine,but one word of caution. I bought this for my son and he said after about ten uses the stones seemed worn out. Like the diamonds had come off.