{"product_id":"zandstra-foss-sharpening-stone-7205","title":"Zandstra Foss Combination Sharpening Stone (Art 7205)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Zandstra Foss Sharpening Stone is a professional combination stone for finishing and maintaining speed skating blades. Made by Zandstra, one of the oldest names in skating, it gives you two grit surfaces in a single stone, so you can sharpen and then polish your edges without switching tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo stones in one\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Foss 7205 is a combination stone with a coarse side and a fine side. The coarse side does the sharpening, cutting a clean edge back onto the blade, and the fine side does the polishing, smoothing that edge to a fast, glassy finish. Working from coarse to fine is exactly the sequence a good sharpening routine follows, and this stone lets you do both with a single block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSilicon carbide, flattened for a true edge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stone is made from silicon carbide abrasive and flattened after production, so the working surface is genuinely flat. That matters more than most skaters realise. A stone that has dished or worn unevenly puts a rounded or uneven edge on the blade, which shows up as a loss of grip and glide. A true flat stone gives you a true flat edge, which is why this is a favourite among skaters who expect the best sharpening result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClamp your blades straight and level in a sharpening jig.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart with the coarse side to cut a fresh, even edge along the blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn the stone over and work the fine side to polish the edge smooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the burr and check that the edge is even along the full length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the blade down and store it in guards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e combination stone, coarse sharpening side and fine polishing side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbrasive:\u003c\/strong\u003e silicon carbide, flattened after production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 by 75 by 20 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArticle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zandstra Foss 7205\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e sharpening and polishing short track and long track speed skating blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the two sides?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne side is coarse for sharpening and cutting a fresh edge, the other is fine for polishing that edge smooth. You work coarse first, then fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a jig to use it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a consistent edge, yes. Clamp the blades straight in a sharpening jig, then run the stone along them. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.livelica.com\/products\/ehs-short-track-long-track-sharpening-jig\"\u003eEHS sharpening jig\u003c\/a\u003e holds the blades perfectly straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it work for short track and long track blades?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it suits both. It is a general purpose speed skating sharpening stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep the stone in good condition?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it clean and dry, and store it flat. A flat stone is what gives you a flat, true edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew to sharpening? Read our full guide on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.livelica.com\/blogs\/short-track\/how-to-sharpen-short-track-blades-a-complete-guide-to-jigs-stones-and-edges\"\u003ehow to sharpen short track blades\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.livelica.com\/collections\/short-track-setup\"\u003eshort track collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zandstra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53487707095334,"sku":null,"price":6000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/2882\/0774\/files\/Steen-7205-Foss.jpg?v=1784365057","url":"https:\/\/www.livelica.com\/products\/zandstra-foss-sharpening-stone-7205","provider":"LiveLica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}