Dave Kinogie
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So I'm sure this thread pops up a lot, but I'm looking to get some new, good quality stones.
As of now I only have one King Combo 1000/6000 grit stone. I've heard it get a bad rap, but it's served me well for probably about a year and a half, but I'm finally looking to upgrade once my tax return comes in.
I'd say my budget is about $80 to $120 total. I'd like to get 2 or 3 stones. A lower grit, an intermediate and a higher grit.
I'm open to any suggestions though. I'm a pretty novice sharpener, but I can keep a good angle, raise and remove burr, etc.
Probably need some type of flattening plate or stone as well, my King is beginning to dish, well it has dished I'd say. It isn't awful or unusable, but it's getting there. I'd like to reshape(terminology?) that stone just to have it around to use and to maintain my new stones. That could be separate from my budget though.
I'm going to read through this board when I get a chance the rest of this week and really just leading up to my return arriving, which probably won't be for almost a month, but would love to hear any suggestions and info itt.
Thanks in advance.
As of now I only have one King Combo 1000/6000 grit stone. I've heard it get a bad rap, but it's served me well for probably about a year and a half, but I'm finally looking to upgrade once my tax return comes in.
I'd say my budget is about $80 to $120 total. I'd like to get 2 or 3 stones. A lower grit, an intermediate and a higher grit.
I'm open to any suggestions though. I'm a pretty novice sharpener, but I can keep a good angle, raise and remove burr, etc.
Probably need some type of flattening plate or stone as well, my King is beginning to dish, well it has dished I'd say. It isn't awful or unusable, but it's getting there. I'd like to reshape(terminology?) that stone just to have it around to use and to maintain my new stones. That could be separate from my budget though.
I'm going to read through this board when I get a chance the rest of this week and really just leading up to my return arriving, which probably won't be for almost a month, but would love to hear any suggestions and info itt.
Thanks in advance.