U user 1925 Senior Member Joined Sep 6, 2012 Messages 411 Reaction score 59 Sep 10, 2016 #1 Does anybody know if this is a vitrified or clay-based stone? I've treated mine as a splash n' go, but also let it soak for 5-10 min. before sharpening. Thanks.
Does anybody know if this is a vitrified or clay-based stone? I've treated mine as a splash n' go, but also let it soak for 5-10 min. before sharpening. Thanks.
JBroida KKF Vendor Founding Member Joined Feb 28, 2011 Messages 6,801 Reaction score 1,739 Location Beverly Hills, CA Sep 10, 2016 #2 resinoid
U user 1925 Senior Member Joined Sep 6, 2012 Messages 411 Reaction score 59 Sep 10, 2016 #3 JBroida said: resinoid Click to expand... Oi! I thought to myself if anybody knew, it would be you! Thanks!
JBroida said: resinoid Click to expand... Oi! I thought to myself if anybody knew, it would be you! Thanks!
U user 1925 Senior Member Joined Sep 6, 2012 Messages 411 Reaction score 59 Sep 10, 2016 #4 Jon, do you think it would be fine to perma-soak the Arishiyama 1000 grit stone?
JBroida KKF Vendor Founding Member Joined Feb 28, 2011 Messages 6,801 Reaction score 1,739 Location Beverly Hills, CA Sep 11, 2016 #5 Yeah, but it will get a bit softer (not necessarily bad) and may crack if dried out again
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