DitmasPork
Senior Member
I have a Bester 1200 and want to get a good finishing stone, looking at the Suehiro Rika 5k, Arashiyama 6k, Gesshin 4k, Gesshin 6k.
I've often read that the Suehiro Rika 5k is a good 'beginner's stone.' My question is, what defines a beginner stone? Is it ease of use, or just cost related?
My sharpening skills are decent for a beginner, can hold a steady anglebut I'm still learning. Any advice would be appreciatedespecially on the stones mentioned. My knives are mostly carbon.
I've often read that the Suehiro Rika 5k is a good 'beginner's stone.' My question is, what defines a beginner stone? Is it ease of use, or just cost related?
My sharpening skills are decent for a beginner, can hold a steady anglebut I'm still learning. Any advice would be appreciatedespecially on the stones mentioned. My knives are mostly carbon.