Sharpening and Flattening Set Kirschen 120/360 Grit for Woodworking Tools

Kirschen Sharpening and Flattening Set 120/360 Grit for Woodworking Tools provides two complementary abrasive grades designed for restoring and maintaining cutting edges on hand planes, chisels and blades. The set includes a coarse 120 grit surface for controlled material removal and a finer 360 grit surface for refining the edge and flattening sole or back surfaces. Intended for workshop use, the set helps recover damaged bevels, remove nicks and prepare blades for final honing while supporting regular maintenance that prolongs tool life.

Advantages

The combined 120/360 grit surfaces allow stepwise sharpening: aggressive flattening and stock removal with the coarser side, followed by smoothing and edge refinement with the finer side. The abrasive is mounted on a stable backing suitable for hand use and ensures uniform wear across the contact area. The set is compact and easy to position on flat surfaces, aiding accurate flattening of plane soles and chisel backs without specialized machinery. Materials and grit selection are chosen to balance cutting speed and surface finish for typical woodworking steels.

Suitable for

• Restoring and flattening hand plane soles and chisel backs
• Removing nicks and reshaping damaged bevels on woodworking blades
• Preparing edges for final honing and stropping
• General workshop maintenance of carbon and alloy steel cutting tools

Key specifications

• Abrasive grades: coarse 120 grit and fine 360 grit
• Suitable for hand application and manual flattening
• Designed for woodworking tools: planes, chisels, blades
• Compact, stable backing for uniform contact

How to use

Begin with the 120 grit surface to remove damaged metal and re-establish a flat reference on the sole or back. Use steady, even strokes and moderate pressure, keeping the blade or plane sole flat against the abrasive. Periodically check progress with a straightedge or by eye to avoid excessive material removal. After achieving the desired flatness and bevel geometry, switch to the 360 grit surface to refine the edge and reduce micro-chatter marks left by the coarser grit. Finish with light strokes until the surface feels smooth and the cutting edge is aligned. Clean abrasive surfaces and workpieces of swarf and metal filings between stages to maintain consistent performance.

Usage recommendations

Use consistent, controlled strokes and check flatness frequently to prevent over-grinding. For hardened or highly damaged edges, proceed gradually and consider alternating grit progression with inspection. Store the set flat and free of contaminants; avoid exposure to moisture to preserve abrasive adhesion and backing stability.