The 120 grit stone is the most aggressive option in the Edge Pro Apex lineup - the stone you reach for when a knife needs serious work that finer grits would take too long to handle. Significant reprofiling, major bevel changes, chips that have to be ground out, neglected edges that have lost their geometry - this is the right tool for all of it. At 120 grit it removes steel fast enough to handle hard stainless steels like M390, S30V, and VG-10, which are notoriously resistant to coarser work on softer abrasives. The stone comes sold mounted to the plate, ready to drop into the Edge Pro Apex system without any additional setup.
One practical note from experienced users: at 120 grit on softer stainless steels, the stone cuts aggressively enough that you can remove too much material if you are not paying attention. That is a feature, not a flaw - it means the stone is doing its job efficiently. It does dish with regular use, so flattening with a diamond plate is part of the maintenance routine. The stone works hard and wears accordingly at this grit level, which is the expected trade-off for a coarse aluminum oxide stone that cuts well on difficult steels.
What Customers Are Saying: Reviewers consistently praise the cutting speed on hard steels - one experienced Edge Pro user calls it his go-to for reprofiling and notes it handles M390 and similar steels that other coarse stones struggle with. A second used it to work through a reprofiling project on an old survival knife and reported it does exactly what a 120 grit stone should do. A third praised the fit in the Edge Pro system and the place it fills in the factory progression. A fourth buys multiples to hand out when friends discover his sharpening hobby and ask him to work on their knives - a good way to describe what a $18 coarse stone is genuinely useful for.
Care Instructions: Rinse after use and store dry. Flatten regularly with a diamond plate to maintain a true surface - at 120 grit, dishing occurs with regular use and flattening is part of normal maintenance. Keep dry between sessions.
One practical note from experienced users: at 120 grit on softer stainless steels, the stone cuts aggressively enough that you can remove too much material if you are not paying attention. That is a feature, not a flaw - it means the stone is doing its job efficiently. It does dish with regular use, so flattening with a diamond plate is part of the maintenance routine. The stone works hard and wears accordingly at this grit level, which is the expected trade-off for a coarse aluminum oxide stone that cuts well on difficult steels.
What Customers Are Saying: Reviewers consistently praise the cutting speed on hard steels - one experienced Edge Pro user calls it his go-to for reprofiling and notes it handles M390 and similar steels that other coarse stones struggle with. A second used it to work through a reprofiling project on an old survival knife and reported it does exactly what a 120 grit stone should do. A third praised the fit in the Edge Pro system and the place it fills in the factory progression. A fourth buys multiples to hand out when friends discover his sharpening hobby and ask him to work on their knives - a good way to describe what a $18 coarse stone is genuinely useful for.
- Brand: Edge Pro
- Grit: 120
- Color: Gray
- Abrasive: Aluminum Oxide
- Compatibility: Edge Pro Apex systems
- Mount: Sold mounted to plate
- Item Number: EdgePro120Grit
Care Instructions: Rinse after use and store dry. Flatten regularly with a diamond plate to maintain a true surface - at 120 grit, dishing occurs with regular use and flattening is part of normal maintenance. Keep dry between sessions.
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my favorite stone for reprofilingPosted By: will - verified customer
4 people found this review helpful
First off, i gave this 120 grit stone 4/5 stars because i wish it lasted longer. It cuts well on hard steels like m390. On steels like vg10 or s30v, you actually have to be careful not to remove TOO MUCH material because the stone cuts so aggressively! Its my go-to for reprofiling but it tends to get dished fairly quick. 5/5 stars for chefknivestogo.com! This is my
4 people found this review helpful
First off, i gave this 120 grit stone 4/5 stars because i wish it lasted longer. It cuts well on hard steels like m390. On steels like vg10 or s30v, you actually have to be careful not to remove TOO MUCH material because the stone cuts so aggressively! Its my go-to for reprofiling but it tends to get dished fairly quick. 5/5 stars for chefknivestogo.com! This is my
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