302M/F/UF Benchstone
The 302M/F/UF Benchstone is a compact sharpening stone suitable for adding or maintaining a fine polished edge on knives and many other edged tools.
Appearance in catalogs
The 302M/F/UF Benchstone appeared in the following catalogs:
- 1986 Spyderco Product Guide
- 1990 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
Designer
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
- Rough idea on age of a Spyderco Whetstone, this discussion mentions "...It was the most expensive stone Spyderco offered at that time. It was used to sharpen medical and dental tools...". Posted by forum member Hattori Hanzo.
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."[1]
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."[1]
Variations
The 302M/F/UF Benchstone featured a:
- rosewood box for transport and storage.
| SKU | From/To | MSRP | Note |
| 301VF | 1986 - 1990 | $24.95 (1986) | The size of the sharpening stone is 2" x 4"x 1/2" |
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.
Questions regarding collecting the 301M/F/UF
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References
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