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[NickMinton]

Yeah I agree with that sentiment. I normally feel the urge to try new stones to find the "perfect" stone in each grit range , but I no longer feel that urge for 1k stones. The FSK 1k is pretty much everything I could want in a medium sharpening stone.

Very fast at removing material and great finish. Very hard (my preference) and great subjective tactile feeling and sound. Still hasn't dished yet and doesn't load up.
If the abrasive material were thicker I would happily call this a stone for life. I've tried it with various steels and I enjoy it with them all. It is particularly great with soft stainless steels, which are not the best with some other stones. I also highly rate the JKI800 Vitrified Diamond and compared it directly to this one. The main difference between two was that the FSK didn't load at all with soft stainless over any length of time. This wouldn't be an issue for some people but i use alot of softer stainless cleavers. However the JKI is 8mm wider, which may not sound like much but I think it is very noticeable and is one aspect I think it is better than the FSK.

Im also really enjoying the FSK 400 too. It is very very fast and cuts about as fast as any stone I've tried. With how fast the 1000 is (probably faster than most 400 grit stones), Im currently only using it for thinning and occasionally to set bevels on really dull knives. The 400 is also an excellent stone and between the two you wouldn't really need anything else for most kitchen knives.

They were quite pricey but I agree a solid investment for someone who enjoys sharpening or does alot of it.

Where did you find it for sale?

 

[harken]

Email the folks at Miura!

https://miuraknives.com/content/67-fsk-diamond-sharpening-whetstones

 

[rickbern]

I tested out sharpening a couple knives as s&g and it went just fine. Nice stone! Fast and accurate

Those precautions make the RockStar sound a lot less durable that I thought it would be. I would have no hesitation using detergent, hot water, direct heat, or long soaks with vitrified stones. Has cracking been a problem with the Glass Stones?

The 4k came chipped out of the box

But…

I followed the instructions with the 2k and gave it a five minute soak. That was a beautiful stone. Felt very different from the shapton pro that I was replacing, definitely worth the price.

Not sure if I’m going to exchange it or not.

 

[HumbleHomeCook]

The 4k came chipped out of the box

But…

I followed the instructions with the 2k and gave it a five minute soak. That was a beautiful stone. Felt very different from the shapton pro that I was replacing, definitely worth the price.

Not sure if I’m going to exchange it or not.

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That doesn't look like a chip but rather a sintering defect. I'd consider a return.

 

[Steve56]

The corners on the Glass Stones have been an issue because of the cardboard boxes, Occasionally arrive with a chipped corner.

The Rock Star is supposedly the same material as the Glass Stones and the care directions are the same. The 5-6m soak is new, but I always let a little water sit on most synths for a few minutes before honing. No idea why really, it just seems like a good idea. Especially for the Suehiro Kouseki which is quite a thirsty stone.

I’ve got the 4k RS, will probably pick up an 8k or 10k soon.

 

[blokey]

Cerax 320 after 3 days… Fast, clean finish but the wearing is atrocious

 

[bjmsharp]

Cerax 320 after 3 days… Fast, clean finish but the wearing is atrocious
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I went through one of these in 10 days once

 

[blokey]

I went through one of these in 10 days once

I feel like I could use it up before march lol… Time to try another stone…

 

[blokey]

BTW good way to flatten it fast? I feel like it’s gonna kill my JKI diamond plate soon…

 

[Mr.Wizard]

Cerax 320 after 3 days… Fast, clean finish but the wearing is atrocious

BTW good way to flatten it fast? I feel like it’s gonna kill my JKI diamond plate soon…

I've been there. Try coarse drywall sanding screen for this one.

 

[blokey]

I've been there. Try coarse drywall sanding screen for this one.

Will try thanks, I’m also thinking getting a Hapstone or Jende glass kit from gritomatic

 

[Mr.Wizard]

Will try thanks, I’m also thinking getting a Hapstone or Jende glass kit from gritomatic

Once a stone becomes that badly dished I find it hard to use loose grit because it wants to roll out from under the points of contact. Fortunately on a stone this chalk-soft the drywall screen works quite well.

 

[blokey]

Once a stone becomes that badly dished I find it hard to use loose grit because it wants to roll out from under the points of contact. Fortunately on a stone this chalk-soft the drywall screen works quite well.

Thanks, that make sense

 

[M1k3]

BTW good way to flatten it fast? I feel like it’s gonna kill my JKI diamond plate soon…

Sidewalk. Cinder block.

 

[brimmergj]

Picked up a Debado 180 and a Naniwa Pro 600. Cerax 320 also on the way.

 

[ethompson]

Sidewalk. Cinder block.

Yep, flat concrete will make short work of this then just finesse and dress with diamond plate

 

[blokey]

Yep, flat concrete will make short work of this then just finesse and dress with diamond plate

Now it’s just finding a flat surface in LA now

 

[daveb]

No problem finding concrete though...

hehe

 

[Blademaster]

Cerax 320 after 3 days… Fast, clean finish but the wearing is atrocious
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I don't understand why they made it so soft for coarse grit?. Suehiro Cerax medium and fine grits (Ouka, Rika, etc.) are harder and great!

 

[M1k3]

I don't understand why they made it so soft for coarse grit?. Suehiro Cerax medium and fine grits (Ouka, Rika, etc.) are harder and great!

Continuously refreshing the surface, instead of glazing over. It's a fine balance.

 

[Mr.Wizard]

Continuously refreshing the surface, instead of glazing over. It's a fine balance.

Did they miss the mark or have you a case where it needs to be that soft?

 

[M1k3]

Did they miss the mark or have you a case where it needs to be that soft?

Being that soft, works better for mono steel knives. Harder stones do better with clad blades.

 

[SwampDonkey]

A match made in heaven?

 

[ethompson]

A match made in heaven?

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Thinning juice, a key component of bulk material removal

 

[Mr.Wizard]

Let’s see what this thing is all about.

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Went to mtc thinking I was going to walk out with a glass 2000, got a rockstar 2k and 4k. Back of the box is interesting too

How are you two liking the RockStar 2000?

 

[Heckel7302]

How are you two liking the RockStar 2000?

It’s great. Don’t have a SG2000 to compare it to, but it’s a very nice stone. Fast and refined.

 

[rickbern]

Agreed. Much better than the pro 2000 I lost, and it takes on a softer personality if you give it a five minute soak

 

[Blademaster]

Is Rockstar 1000 still as coarse as Shapton Pro/Kuromaku 1000? So, is the real 1000 grit actually the 2000 one?

 

[BillHanna]

Free Ed

 

[Uncle Danny]

I’m a nakatoishi guy and I just can’t hide it.
21,5x8,5x6,7 cm. and 2,8 kg. Of fast cutting Natsuya.

Did a quick polish and it delivered a quite nice kasumi with minimum scratches (the kiri was “scratch free” to begin with.)
Sharpening was a bliss. Toilet paper sharp in no time with 26C3.