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The '''302M/F/UF Benchstone''' is a | 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== | ==Appearance in catalogs== | ||
The 302M/F | The 302M/F Benchstone appeared in the following catalogs: | ||
* 1986 Spyderco Product Guide | * 1986 Spyderco Product Guide | ||
* 1990 Spyderco Product Guide | * 1990 Spyderco Product Guide | ||
The 302M/F and UF Benchstones appeared in the following catalogs: | |||
* 1993 Spyderco Product Guide | |||
* 1994 Spyderco Product Guide | |||
* 1997 Spyderco Product Guide | |||
* 1998 Spyderco Product Guide | * 1998 Spyderco Product Guide | ||
* 1999 Spyderco Product Guide | * 1999 Spyderco Product Guide | ||
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* [http://catalog.spyderco.com/productguide/ 2020 Spyderco Product Guide] | * [http://catalog.spyderco.com/productguide/ 2020 Spyderco Product Guide] | ||
* [https://catalog.spyderco.com/2021productguide/ 2021 Spyderco Product Guide] | * [https://catalog.spyderco.com/2021productguide/ 2021 Spyderco Product Guide] | ||
* [http://catalog.spyderco.com/2022productguide/ 2022 Spyderco Product Guide] | |||
* [http://catalog.spyderco.com/2023productguide/ 2023 Spyderco Product Guide] | |||
==Designer== | ==Designer== | ||
==History, mentionings from the forums etc.== | ==History, mentionings from the forums etc.== | ||
* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t= | * [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== | ==Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web== | ||
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==Variations== | ==Variations== | ||
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|valign="top" | | |valign="top" |302M | ||
|valign="top" |1986 - | |valign="top" |1986 - 2023 | ||
|valign="top" |$ | |valign="top" |$72.00 (2021) | ||
|valign="top" | | |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== | ==Most collectible variation== | ||
Any 302M/F/UF Benchstone in good condition with all of its parts and accessories and original packaging, would be considered a collectible. | 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 | ===Questions regarding collecting the 302M/F/UF=== | ||
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to: | Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to: | ||
Questions with an answer: | Questions with an answer: | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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|[[Image: | |[[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]] | |||
|} | |} | ||
Latest revision as of 15:39, 16 August 2023
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:
- 1986 Spyderco Product Guide
- 1990 Spyderco Product Guide
The 302M/F and UF Benchstones appeared in the following catalogs:
- 1993 Spyderco Product Guide
- 1994 Spyderco Product Guide
- 1997 Spyderco Product Guide
- 1998 Spyderco Product Guide
- 1999 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2000 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2001 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2002 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2003 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2004 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2005 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2006 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2007 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2008 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2009 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2010 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2011 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2012 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2013 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2014 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2015 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2016 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2017 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2018 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2019 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2020 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2021 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2022 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2023 Spyderco Product Guide
Designer
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
- Spyderco 302 Benchstones: A great sharpening tool, posted by forum member JD Spydo.
- Sharpmaker UF stone sharp, edge nuttiness and hollow grind, posted by forum member dbcad.
- 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."[1]
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."[2]
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."[3]
Variations
SKU | From/To | MSRP | Note |
302M | 1986 - 2023 | $72.00 (2021) | |
302F | 1986 - 2023 | $72.00 (2021) | |
302UF | 1993 - 2023 | $92.00 (2021) |
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
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
Questions with an answer:
References
- ↑ The 302M Benchstone Medium in Spyderco's online catalog
- ↑ The 302F Benchstone Fine in Spyderco's online catalog
- ↑ The 302UF Benchstone Fine in Spyderco's online catalog