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The '''302M/F/UF Benchstone''' is a sharpening stone suitable for freehand sharpening knives and many other edged tools. The 302 Benchstone comes in three grits: Medium, Fine and Ultra Fine.

==Appearance in catalogs==

The 302M/F Benchstone appeared in the following catalogs:

* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Kshw_M9gPA_2A2QwKKWRUvGszIXMZQ4P/view?usp=drive_link 1986 Spyderco Product Guide]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sASXXWcNK4LWpYbrbVZ7Sd_A2Mbm2XSg/view?usp=drive_link 1990 Spyderco Product Guide]

The 302M/F and UF Benchstones appeared in the following catalogs:

* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VMTxJLyGtKkMNecSr7VA6z9Iru8NHgDt/view?usp=drive_link 1993 Spyderco Product Guide]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/149GsRPvODxli1olvaGZh0CNAPiw5S_uJ/view?usp=drive_link 1994 Spyderco Product Guide]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1evvxjJlJSjxR2J7do3T1ftUj57ZE8ER5/view?usp=drive_link 1997 Spyderco Product Guide]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pWvyGiVXZdt_nbBejeSfGF4PySgZMbpi/view?usp=drive_link 1998 Spyderco Product Guide]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yZ6N0szam4gFS19vRT-Y1iiGlOxuE05S/view?usp=drive_link 1999 Spyderco Product Guide]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1byhZ7BHCJTf3a7_FH-aMei6t16u7micA/view?usp=drive_link 2000 Spyderco Product Guide - Dealer]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c6s9OqN5zsRzmedlimDdyR2xskbljhWa/view?usp=drive_link 2000 Spyderco Product Guide - PDR]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GspFJ5Zroy8laiA0MTJYwUld3zPSpIRl/view?usp=drive_link 2001 Spyderco Product Guide - Dealer]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XedSZHZBfUO0O_ptJshsC3VF_XU7QW0s/view?usp=drive_link 2001 Spyderco Product Guide - PDR]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R1sIGi6RWDEb-lP5hPcJcwQmuQCSxaJZ/view?usp=drive_link 2002 Spyderco Product Guide - Dealer]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cwe5VxHR3vV6StUGzNLX3W7vhUBlGCvx/view?usp=drive_link 2002 Spyderco Product Guide - PDR]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ee1RtdOk64tKZbV9aV87gE_iYg4xM8_1/view?usp=drive_link 2003 Spyderco Product Guide - Dealer]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iDFayE2AWXScnckkXj5hxi6oigXPKAiL/view?usp=drive_link 2003 Spyderco Product Guide - PDR]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-3cVF_Flld7xDrOy46jSHP1h1qMY5Jo-/view?usp=drive_link 2004 Spyderco Product Guide - Dealer]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uGzGs8RpD3srx-vHSbO4Ph5mEUNq2n0k/view?usp=drive_link 2004 Spyderco Product Guide - PDR]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/13-HkxGsGf1kJhQSqZDXDOL9zCJ2OApy9/view?usp=drive_link 2005 Spyderco Product Guide - Dealer]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GgQADPlvS5SXCBEqqWMBIMqxTeg-1nSZ/view?usp=drive_link 2005 Spyderco Product Guide - PDR]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AmU-e9R6JSWqdN_ZmOj1dXqlffzRf94-/view?usp=drive_link 2006 Spyderco Product Guide]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_b44VRafxbiQQ3MmwRFkQBOL_gMgumWj/view?usp=drive_link 2007 Spyderco Product Guide]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m2Gg_QzEcy03hFoukNR6mzvF8Uke7rus/view?usp=drive_link 2008 Spyderco Product Guide]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fjvtl69V6uR_IOGunes20UFpY4pnNpyp/view?usp=drive_link 2009 Spyderco Product Guide]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fO9a2U-nj7WJ38zd_F9TZrCGakP2LxGf/view?usp=drive_link 2010 Spyderco Product Guide]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PJ6hhAJIKU8DhzDKz_Pr4fPZgJaH87ks/view?usp=drive_link 2011 Spyderco Product Guide]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rAYsUrRlw2nbu2NouUFgK3YKiGsQL0Wu/view?usp=drive_link 2012 Spyderco Product Guide]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Um-xdUhPqz7_Q0bidriicqEFtxG_mrfR/view?usp=drive_link 2012 Spyderco Product Guide - OpFocus]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CXwjz4-AT32ruUgNNefj5SArMy-jjChU/view?usp=drive_link 2013 Spyderco Product Guide]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-zDsF9036LD_y-BSsaUYfLBfmQGDdagO/view?usp=drive_link 2013 Spyderco Product Guide - OpFocus]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/13amk1TpwBfHpjupQkfwQVCRrgmYUQKRF/view?usp=drive_link 2014 Spyderco Product Guide]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ASyDuApzA_F-AvUCwLNSqJguxlzNDPMS/view?usp=drive_link 2014 Spyderco Product Guide - OpFocus]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ibybwlyzy6JnLZLbJiIbYrdU08378FSg/view?usp=drive_link 2015 Spyderco Product Guide]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F-VNITN1h09QJIscLMyBi72rjSnRYtqF/view?usp=drive_link 2016 Spyderco Product Guide]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WhgRdeSuG4trcfHi6U5bLIDpYtdzos8-/view?usp=drive_link 2016 Spyderco Product Guide - Mid-Year Product Guide]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eTPg94WgYllm8nvpIPzVddjRRBJNAVaF/view?usp=drive_link 2017 Spyderco Product Guide]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/19gCSAt2R0DoGNsqpr2sv73sW4qdJBi9N/view?usp=drive_link 2018 Spyderco Product Guide]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/115juA2uhTsAjWBU9ZiW_p0fb6rMbVR_f/view?usp=drive_link 2019 Spyderco Product Guide]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TJDH1p9npPypJPKg1d0s_wn-OZuumgBW/view?usp=drive_link 2020 Spyderco Product Guide]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zzsE1TZ-EV2vJ4t1NZQq-bOG_xygzoCh/view?usp=drive_link 2021 Spyderco Product Guide]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VJIc1YrrgVarC4l4IH8V-7bb5cDmMvk8/view?usp=drive_link 2022 Spyderco Product Guide]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_LENrXLm_BkB28TkKDNxIwPzRMqOuaOf/view?usp=drive_link 2023 Spyderco Product Guide]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_GFtY-vUerke9RCetsz594-Jfjs6E_vH/view?usp=drive_link 2024 Spyderco Product Guide]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zv8yeya5diDEJxD1rlZKW4POswQ4EPIU/view?usp=drive_link 2025 Spyderco Product Guide]

==Designer==

==History, mentionings from the forums etc.==
* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=52020 Spyderco 302 Benchstones: A great sharpening tool], posted by forum member ''JD Spydo''.
* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=56213 Sharpmaker UF stone sharp, edge nuttiness and hollow grind], posted by forum member ''dbcad''.
* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=23440 The 302 Benchstones>> A CLOSER LOOK], posted by forum member ''JD Spydo''.

==Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web==

'''302M Benchstone Medium'''

"''Made from ultra-hard alumina ceramic material, Spyderco's medium-grit benchstone is used like a traditional sharpening stone, but does not require oil or water. Its broad, flat surface is ideal for sharpening woodworking tools and all types of knives and can be easily cleaned with household cleanser, a scouring pad, and water.''

''This 2"x8" stone comes in a dark blue polymer case with non-skid rubber feet.''

''Made in USA.''"<ref name="current catalog 302M">The 302M Benchstone Medium in [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/302M/82 Spyderco's online catalog]</ref>


'''302F Benchstone Fine'''

"''Made from ultra-hard alumina ceramic material, Spyderco's fine-grit benchstone is used like a traditional sharpening stone, but does not require oil or water. Its broad, flat surface is ideal for sharpening woodworking tools and all types of knives and can be easily cleaned with household cleanser, a scouring pad, and water.''

''This 2"x8" stone comes in a light blue polymer case with non-skid rubber feet.''

''Made in USA.''"<ref name="current catalog 302F">The 302F Benchstone Fine in [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/302F/80 Spyderco's online catalog]</ref>


'''302UF Benchstone Ultra Fine'''

"''Made from ultra-hard alumina ceramic material, Spyderco's fine-grit benchstone is used like a traditional sharpening stone, but does not require oil or water. Its broadMade from ultra-hard alumina ceramic material, Spyderco's ultra-fine-grit benchstone is used like a traditional sharpening stone, but does not require oil or water. Its broad, flat surface is ideal for putting a high-performance finished edge on woodworking tools and all types of knives and can be easily cleaned with household cleanser, a scouring pad, and water.''

''This 2"x8" stone comes in a black polymer case with non-skid rubber feet.''

''Made in USA.''"<ref name="current catalog 302UF">The 302UF Benchstone Fine in [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/302UF/81 Spyderco's online catalog]</ref>

==Variations==


{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''[[SKU]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[From/To]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[MSRP]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Note]]'''
|-
|valign="top" |302M
|valign="top" |1986 - 2023 
|valign="top" |$72.00 (2021)
|valign="top" |
|-
|valign="top" |302F
|valign="top" |1986 - 2023
|valign="top" |$72.00 (2021)
|valign="top" |
|-
|valign="top" |302UF
|valign="top" |1993 - 2023
|valign="top" |$92.00 (2021)
|valign="top" |
|}

==Most collectible variation==

Any early production 302M/F/UF Benchstone in good condition with all of its parts and accessories and original packaging, would be considered a collectible.

===Questions regarding collecting the 302M/F/UF===

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==References==

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== Pictures ==
{|
|-
|[[Image:302M L.jpg|left|thumb|300px|The 302M Benchstone Medium.]]
|[[Image:302F L.jpg|thumb|300px|The 302F Benchstone Fine]]
|[[Image:302UF L.jpg|thumb|300px|The 302UF Benchstone Ultra Fine]]
|}

==Related==


==Categories==

[[Category:Sharpening Tools]]