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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.
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/UF Benchstone appeared in the following catalogs:
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==
[[Sal Glesser]]


==History, mentionings from the forums etc.==
==History, mentionings from the forums etc.==
* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=77235 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''.
* [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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''This 2"x8" stone comes in a dark blue polymer case with non-skid rubber feet.''
''This 2"x8" stone comes in a dark blue polymer case with non-skid rubber feet.''


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




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


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




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


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


The 302M/F/UF Benchstone featured a: 
* rosewood box for transport and storage.


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{{Tableheading}}'''[[Note]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Note]]'''
|-
|-
|valign="top" |301VF
|valign="top" |302M
|valign="top" |1986 - 1990
|valign="top" |1986 - 2023
|valign="top" |$24.95 (1986)
|valign="top" |$72.00 (2021)
|valign="top" |The size of the sharpening stone is 2" x 4"x 1/2"
|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 301M/F/UF===
===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:301VF.jpg|left|The 301VF Very Fine Grit Benchstone as shown in the 1990 Spyderco Product Guide.]]
|[[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]]
|}
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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:

Designer

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

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

  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 302M Benchstone Medium.
The 302F Benchstone Fine
The 302UF Benchstone Ultra Fine

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