LOCATION
What country are you in?
U.S.
STONE TYPE
What type of stone are you interested in:
Synthetic or Natural?
Synthetic
Splash and go or soaker?
Splash and go - almost mandatory
What grit range are you looking for?
Not sure. 500 to 2000?
What stone are you replacing if any?
Norton India Sharpmaker, 2x72 belt sander, used to have an Edge Pro.
What stones do you currently use in your lineup?
None, except Sharpmaker
What is your absolute maximum budget for your stone?
$100, maybe a little more but would prefer less if I can. I'm very new to decent kitchen knives and not sure how into sharpening I will get.
STONE USE
Do you primarily intend to use this knife at home or a professional environment?
Home
What type of knives will you be sharpening? (Traditional Japanese: yanagi, usuba, deba or Western style gyuto, petty etc)
Western style
What type of steel will you be sharpening? Carbon, mostly, but I do have a lot of EDC folders with stainless steel that I might try. And I have my eye on something in VG10, so, yes need something that can handle both.
STONE MAINTENANCE
Do you use or have a flattening plate (Yes or no.)
No, but will get one. Recommend me a cheap option.
If not, are you interested in learning how to flatten your stone? (Yes or no.)
SPECIAL REQUESTS/COMMENTS
Because I think it will help me learn to sharpen, I like the idea of stones with a good 'feel' that provide feedback. But I'm brand new to waterstones so I don't really know.
At this time, i don't think I'll be attempting the super refined 6k+grit edges. So if I have to forgoe something to stay in my budget, it's probably that very fine stone. I can always add it later.
So, I reckon I'm probably looking at a 2 stone setup. I'd be fine with a combo stone that gives up a little thickness. I doubt I'll be sharpening enough to wear out any of the stones.
Thanks!
What country are you in?
U.S.
STONE TYPE
What type of stone are you interested in:
Synthetic or Natural?
Synthetic
Splash and go or soaker?
Splash and go - almost mandatory
What grit range are you looking for?
Not sure. 500 to 2000?
What stone are you replacing if any?
Norton India Sharpmaker, 2x72 belt sander, used to have an Edge Pro.
What stones do you currently use in your lineup?
None, except Sharpmaker
What is your absolute maximum budget for your stone?
$100, maybe a little more but would prefer less if I can. I'm very new to decent kitchen knives and not sure how into sharpening I will get.
STONE USE
Do you primarily intend to use this knife at home or a professional environment?
Home
What type of knives will you be sharpening? (Traditional Japanese: yanagi, usuba, deba or Western style gyuto, petty etc)
Western style
What type of steel will you be sharpening? Carbon, mostly, but I do have a lot of EDC folders with stainless steel that I might try. And I have my eye on something in VG10, so, yes need something that can handle both.
STONE MAINTENANCE
Do you use or have a flattening plate (Yes or no.)
No, but will get one. Recommend me a cheap option.
If not, are you interested in learning how to flatten your stone? (Yes or no.)
SPECIAL REQUESTS/COMMENTS
Because I think it will help me learn to sharpen, I like the idea of stones with a good 'feel' that provide feedback. But I'm brand new to waterstones so I don't really know.
At this time, i don't think I'll be attempting the super refined 6k+grit edges. So if I have to forgoe something to stay in my budget, it's probably that very fine stone. I can always add it later.
So, I reckon I'm probably looking at a 2 stone setup. I'd be fine with a combo stone that gives up a little thickness. I doubt I'll be sharpening enough to wear out any of the stones.
Thanks!