302M/F/UF Benchstone

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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/UF Benchstone appeared in the following catalogs:

  • 1986 Spyderco Product Guide
  • 1990 Spyderco Product Guide


Designer

Sal Glesser

History, mentionings from the forums etc.

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

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.

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References

  1. The 302M Benchstone Medium in Spyderco's online catalog
  2. The 302F Benchstone Fine in Spyderco's online catalog
  3. The 302UF Benchstone Fine in Spyderco's online catalog

Pictures

The 301VF Very Fine Grit Benchstone as shown in the 1990 Spyderco Product Guide.

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