Anyone use the Norton 3 Stone Sharpening Systems?

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Iv'e been in the market for new sharpening equipment, and I came across the Norton IM313 system for a low price of $50. There doesn't seem to be much talk on the system, so I ask if any of you use this, or similar equipment, and if you think it is better than a guided system, or general stones. Thank you for your response.
 
The, I write about using the IM313, Tri-hone once or twice a year. But you are new and would not know. I really like mine and have used one for 20 years. If you need a guided system then it's not for you. It is for free-hand sharpening. I wouldn't have any other. The stones are large and can handle any knife. That's a good price for just the holder. Does it come with stones? DM
 
I was just about to say Dave in as a few of them, but here he is.
I grew up with them in the kitchens where i worked, they were great for the steels we used in the 70s and 80s.

Russ
 
I have the IM313 as well. It is a large stone system for freehand sharpening. I normally achieve a slightly toothy edge that will slice paper but not necessarily shave. Which I most cases is good enough of a working edge for me.
 
David Martin said:
The, I write about using the IM313, Tri-hone once or twice a year. But you are new and would not know. I really like mine and have used one for 20 years. If you need a guided system then it's not for you. It is for free-hand sharpening. I wouldn't have any other. The stones are large and can handle any knife. That's a good price for just the holder. Does it come with stones? DM
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I am able to get a hair cutting edge freehand, but with my current setup (just a couple of stones) I have trouble with harder steels. It does indeed come with the stones, thanks for the info, I'll have to look at your posts.
 
The, on the hard steels set the bevel on the coarse and remove the burr. Then on to the medium crystalline, refine it some and
remove the burr. Then just strop it some. With steels like 425M, 440C and up, I don't take them to the India stone. As that stone starts to struggle on those steels and you'll put in much work on it with less results. If you want to take those steels to
a finer stone get a finer crystalline. Your welcome. DM
 
I have added several different stones to mine through the years. 2 diamond and 2 finer crystalline. The diamond I don't use much except with vanadium steels. The crystalline stones I use for all middle range steels and the India I use for kitchen cutlery, scissors, pruning blades and axes. I grew up on it while cutting meat in 1980. You'll find them in commercial meat markets and delis. It is still the standard for commercial sharpening. Those knives are mostly made from 420 steel. Steels have changed a lot over the last 20 years and when working some of these you'll need some different stones. Enjoy your Tri-hone. DM
 
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