CBN Sharpening Stones – High-Performance Precision for Hard Steels
CBN (Cubic Boron Nitride) sharpening stones are the ultimate solution for sharpening high-hardness steels (60+ HRC). Designed for superior durability and cutting efficiency, these stones outperform traditional abrasives, ensuring fast and precise sharpening results.
At USA-Market.net, we offer premium CBN sharpening stones from top manufacturers like PDTools (Poltava Diamond Tools) and KDTU (Kyoto Diamond Tool Ukraine). Unlike electroplated alternatives, our stones feature sintered or bonded CBN layers, providing a significantly longer lifespan and consistent performance.
Why Choose CBN Sharpening Stones?
CBN is the second hardest material after diamond but is thermally stable and does not react with iron-based alloys. This makes it the best choice for sharpening high-hardness steel knives.
Key Benefits of CBN Stones:
✔ Superior Hardness – Easily sharpens steels over 60 HRC with minimal wear.
✔ Fast & Efficient Sharpening – Removes material quickly, reducing sharpening time.
✔ Extended Lifespan – Sintered and bonded CBN stones last much longer than electroplated alternatives.
✔ Consistent Performance – Delivers uniform sharpening without losing efficiency over time.
✔ Ideal for High-Performance Steels – Perfect for sharpening tool steels, high-carbon steels, and premium stainless steels.
CBN Stone Types Available at USA-Market.net
Our selection includes multiple premium CBN stone lines, each designed for specific sharpening needs:
🔹 PDT Premium Bronze – Universal high-durability CBN stones, grit range: #80–#15,000.
🔹 PDT Premium Lite – Cost-effective alternative to Premium Bronze, using a specialized baking process where the 3 mm (1/8″) abrasive layer is applied only 1.5 mm (1/16″) deep, with the remaining layer being pure bonding material. This innovation reduces costs while maintaining sharpening performance. Grit range: #80–#15,000
🔹 PDT Premium Silver – High-speed CBN stones with vitrified-metal bonding for aggressive sharpening, grit range: #160–#1,500.
🔹 PDT Expert Pro – Resin-bonded stones for ultra-fine mirror polishing, grit range: #80–#15,000.
🔹 KDTU Hybrid Bond – High-performance CBN stones optimized for professional use, grit range: #80–#10,000.
Each type is tailored for different sharpening stages, from coarse grinding to ultra-fine polishing.
Choosing the Right Grit for Your Sharpening Needs
CBN stones come in a variety of grit sizes, allowing users to select the perfect option for their application:
🔹 Coarse Grit (#60–#240) – Ideal for reshaping dull or damaged edges.
🔹 Medium Grit (#285–#650) – Perfect for refining edges after initial sharpening.
🔹 Fine Grit (#1100–#1500) – Produces razor-sharp edges suitable for professional use.
🔹 Ultra-Fine Grit (#5000–#15,000) – Achieves a mirror-polished, hair-splitting sharpness.
CBN Bonding Types – Which One to Choose?
The bonding type of a CBN stone affects its cutting speed, durability, and sharpening quality:
🟢 Resin Bond – Best for finishing and polishing, works well with light water-based lubrication.
🔵 Hybrid Bond – Balances speed and precision, ideal for fine sharpening.
🟠 Metal Bond – Extremely durable, excellent for aggressive sharpening of hard steels.
CBN Stones: Sizes and Compatibility
At USA-Market.net, we provide CBN sharpening stones in multiple sizes and formats:
📏 Sizes:
✔ Compact (6″ x 1/2″ / 150 mm x 12 mm) – Best for detailed sharpening and curved edges.
✔ Standard (6″ x 1″ / 150 mm x 25 mm) – Universal size for most sharpening applications.
✔ Large (8″ x 3″ / 200 mm x 70 mm) – Designed for professional sharpening and large knives.
🔹 Shapes:
✔ Rectangular Bars – Compatible with leading sharpening systems: Apex Edge Pro, RUIXIN, TSPROF, Hapstone, and others.
✔ Bench Stones – Ideal for freehand sharpening with a broad surface area for consistent results.
Why Buy CBN Sharpening Stones from USA-Market.net?
✔ Official Distributor – 100% authentic CBN sharpening stones from trusted manufacturers.
✔ Sintered & Bonded Superabrasives – Long-lasting performance, superior to electroplated stones.
✔ Wide Grit Selection – From rough shaping to ultra-fine polishing.
✔ Professional Quality – Trusted by knife makers, sharpeners, and industry experts worldwide.
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Grit Standard System
grit | type of processing | micron (µm) | Description |
60 | extra coarse | 250/200 | Fastest metal removal, leaves very visible scratches in cutting edge. |
80 | 200/160 |
100 | 160/125 |
160 | coarse | 125/100 | Fast metal removal rate, scratches not as visible. Finest recommended grit for dull tools and knives. |
225 | 100/80 |
240 | 80/63 |
285 | medium | 63/50 | Good metal removal rate, light sctaches edge. Intermediate stage before finer grits. |
300 | 60/40 |
325 | 50/40 |
550 | fine | 40/28 | Minimum recommended grit for final stage of most knives. Edge does not appear scratched but frosted. Finer than medium but sharpening rate slower. |
650 | 28/20 |
1100 | very fine | 20/14 | Modest sharpening rate, leaves metal edge with frosted appearance. Edge sharpness equivalent to majority of factory edges on knives, tools. |
1500 | 14/10 |
1700 | extra fine | 10/7 | Slow sharpening rate. Edge is showing a polished looking edge. Very sharp edge better than most factory edges on good knives. |
3000 | 7/5 |
4000 | 5/3 |
5000 | ultra fine | 3/2 | Sharpest edge possible, extremely slowing sharpening. Leaves mirror edge without visible flaws. |
10000 | 2/1 |
15000 | 1/0 |