{"product_id":"knife-maker-starter-kit","title":"Knife Maker Starter Kit — Cratex Abrasive Wheels \u0026 Points, 4 Grits, Fits Dremel \u0026 Flex Shaft","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverything you need to start finishing blades like a pro.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew to rubber-bonded abrasives? This kit gives you the essential shapes and grits for knife finishing — no guesswork, no buying stuff you won't use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounted wheels (3 grits)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Medium, Fine, Extra-Fine for blade flats and bevels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounted points (3 grits)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cylinder and cone shapes for plunge lines and tight spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMandrels\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1\/8\" shanks that fit standard rotary tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaning up belt scratches before hand sanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlending plunge lines without removing material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-etch prep on Damascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick touch-ups on finished blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Knife Makers Love This Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rubber bond cushions your cut — you won't gouge or dig in like you would with a hard wheel. Work the bevel, hit the plunge line, and move to hand sanding. It's the step most makers skip that separates good knives from great ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIncludes: 9 mounted abrasives (3 wheels, 6 points) + 2 mandrels. All standard 1\/8\" shanks.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FS_KNIFE_FAQ_2026_04_30_START --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fs-knife-faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKnife maker FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the best first kit if I am new to knife finishing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Start here if you want a broad Cratex progression for blade flats, small details, and general cleanup without choosing every wheel and point individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat rotary tools should I use with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit is designed around common rotary and flex-shaft workflows. Confirm the included mandrels and shank size against your Dremel, Foredom, or micro motor before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat should I buy next?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your pain point is tight geometry, move to the Plunge Line Perfection Kit. If your goal is final scratch refinement, move to the Mirror Finish Kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cratex-grit-guide-for-knife-makers\"\u003eCratex grit guide\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tool-compatibility-dremel-foredom-cratex\"\u003eTool compatibility\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/plunge-line-perfection-kit\"\u003ePlunge Line Perfection Kit\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mirror-finish-kit\"\u003eMirror Finish Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- FS_KNIFE_FAQ_2026_04_30_END --\u003e","brand":"Finishers Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47299370909932,"sku":"FS-KM-STARTER","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/3640\/2156\/files\/Q107-Wheel-Kit_cratex800wh_f6586548-4d11-46f2-ad81-93d5f00d06bb.jpg?v=1770924889","url":"https:\/\/finisherssupply.com\/products\/knife-maker-starter-kit","provider":"Finishers Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}