Bobblybook
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Hi everyone,
Just received these in the mail and thought I would write up a quick review on my thoughts so far.
They arrived packed with a very healthy amount of bubble wrap. This bubble wrap has fairly small bubble-size (good) and an impressive unpopped-to-popped ratio.
I have folded it up for storage, but I can take accurate measurements of the bubble wrap stack upon request. It doesn't have any sharp creases, folds pleasingly, and the edges are cut quite straight - no tears or ragged corners.
The Sigma Select II #1200 came wrapped in a thin plastic wrapper inside the box, while the #6000 did NOT. Definitely something to keep in mind for future purchases.
This may have been a sneaky marketing tactic to force me to unwrap it and touch it more with my fingers.
If Sigma Power is reading, it did not work and I made sure to touch and feel them both equally. :happymug:
After unwrapping I took them out of the boxes and had a sniff. The 1200 has a chalky, dry smell. It's not too bad, reminds me of dry clay dust. I'd give it a 5/10 for scent.
I tried to be as unbiased as possible, as I don't care much for blue shades and this stone tends to have a cool-white colour to it.
The 6000 has a stronger, fruity musk smell. It's definitely my favourite of the two and I caught myself sneaking an additional sniff or three. I would rate this one an 8/10.
Disclaimer: I did not try "wet" sniffs. The scents may change dramatically (and consequently, my opinion) when wet.
The #6000 had a duller, deep scraping sound when glancing. A little like dragging a brick along concrete.
In contrast, the #1200 produced a much more enjoyable metallic *sschhhling* sound when glancing off the edge of the stone.
irate1:
I did not measure the frequency of the sound but it was undoubtedly more pleasing to my ear.
I am quite young, so please take this & other factors into account when considering the audio qualities between the two.
You could always record the sound of one, and play it back through headphones while using the inferior-sounding stone. Be creative!
Overall my opinions on both the #1200 Select II and #6000 are very similar, however I think the #6000 comes out a little ahead for me - the speckling makes me think of strawberries and I really like fresh strawberries. :hungry3:
It would be my dream stone if it was a raspberry colour, but I think the speckles are distinctly strawberry. Not bad in any case! :jumpy:
Just received these in the mail and thought I would write up a quick review on my thoughts so far.
They arrived packed with a very healthy amount of bubble wrap. This bubble wrap has fairly small bubble-size (good) and an impressive unpopped-to-popped ratio.
I have folded it up for storage, but I can take accurate measurements of the bubble wrap stack upon request. It doesn't have any sharp creases, folds pleasingly, and the edges are cut quite straight - no tears or ragged corners.
The Sigma Select II #1200 came wrapped in a thin plastic wrapper inside the box, while the #6000 did NOT. Definitely something to keep in mind for future purchases.
This may have been a sneaky marketing tactic to force me to unwrap it and touch it more with my fingers.
If Sigma Power is reading, it did not work and I made sure to touch and feel them both equally. :happymug:
After unwrapping I took them out of the boxes and had a sniff. The 1200 has a chalky, dry smell. It's not too bad, reminds me of dry clay dust. I'd give it a 5/10 for scent.
I tried to be as unbiased as possible, as I don't care much for blue shades and this stone tends to have a cool-white colour to it.
The 6000 has a stronger, fruity musk smell. It's definitely my favourite of the two and I caught myself sneaking an additional sniff or three. I would rate this one an 8/10.
Disclaimer: I did not try "wet" sniffs. The scents may change dramatically (and consequently, my opinion) when wet.
The #6000 had a duller, deep scraping sound when glancing. A little like dragging a brick along concrete.
In contrast, the #1200 produced a much more enjoyable metallic *sschhhling* sound when glancing off the edge of the stone.
irate1:I did not measure the frequency of the sound but it was undoubtedly more pleasing to my ear.
I am quite young, so please take this & other factors into account when considering the audio qualities between the two.
You could always record the sound of one, and play it back through headphones while using the inferior-sounding stone. Be creative!
Overall my opinions on both the #1200 Select II and #6000 are very similar, however I think the #6000 comes out a little ahead for me - the speckling makes me think of strawberries and I really like fresh strawberries. :hungry3:
It would be my dream stone if it was a raspberry colour, but I think the speckles are distinctly strawberry. Not bad in any case! :jumpy:
As you can probably tell by now...
Knives are still on their way to me, these stones arrived first and I felt like I had to post something because I'm excited to learn sharpening!
Also a bit of a jab at "reviews" that cover all the unnecessary & irrelevant information and ignore the big question - DOES IT WORK??
Knives are still on their way to me, these stones arrived first and I felt like I had to post something because I'm excited to learn sharpening!
Also a bit of a jab at "reviews" that cover all the unnecessary & irrelevant information and ignore the big question - DOES IT WORK??
