Buyers who want the most proven option in the category, with a heavy 5-pound block and a broad track record.
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Weight 5 Pounds
Dimensions 9"L x 8"W x 3"H
Pieces 1
Priced 29% above the category median ($22.03 across 47 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.6/5overall
Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 6,980 owner ratings
Popularity4.8/5
6,980 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The Intelitopia MDS00A is listed at $28.48 and stands out for sheer popularity: 6,980 reviews and about 4,000 buyers last month, the highest demand in this group. It holds a 4.6 rating.
The listing specifies a 5-pound weight and dimensions of 9 by 8 by 3 inches, so this is a large, heavy single stone with a sizable working surface. No grit grade or material is stated.
If you want the safest crowd-tested pick rather than the cheapest, this is the volume leader here.
Pros
Largest review base in this group at 6,980 reviews
Highest demand at about 4,000 buyers last month
Heavy 5-pound stone with a wide 9 by 8 inch footprint
4.6 rating at a mid $28.48 price
Cons
No grit grade or material specified
Single piece, so no multi-grit progression in the box
Specifications
Weight
5 Pounds
Dimensions
9"L x 8"W x 3"H
Pieces
1
Performance notes
At 5 pounds and 9 by 8 by 3 inches, the MDS00A is a big, stable stone with plenty of surface for long strokes. Grit and material are unlisted, so its huge review base and demand are the main evidence of performance.
What buyers say
6,980 reviews at 4.6 stars and roughly 4,000 monthly buyers make this the most validated stone in the category, with strongly positive sentiment.
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