Silicon Carbide 6" x 1/2" Half-Round File Grit:All Three once a paste is applied

once a paste is applied to a strop

If you're looking for the sharpest edge possible we recommend our leather bench strops

Use With or Without Compound

They have a break in period of about 20 sharpenings and an average lifespan of about 700 sharpenings

The grit and micron equivalents are marked on the underside of the stone and visible through the glass side for easy identification

Silicon Carbide 6" x 1/2" Half-Round File Grit:All Three once a paste is appliedSilicon Carbide Files Silicon carbide file are ideal for fast material removal. Their abrasive nature makes them perfect for quickly performing operations like coarse sharpening, shaping, leveling, or removing burrs after machining. Silicon carbide stones are relatively fast cutting compared to aluminum oxide files, and are often employed when speed is important. Dimensions 6" x 1 2" Half Round Available Grits: Fine 280 Grit Medium 180 Grit Coarse 120