Recently I have been getting into sharpening and comparing different stones. Over the last month I picked up some of the commonly recommended synthetic stones and now I am curious about natural stones. I am not willing to pay more than $200 on an individual stone at this time but I am curious to try a variety.
What are some of your favorites that have current prices under $200, what are they good at or why do you like them? From my perspective anything is fair game - any country of origin, any grit, full size or koppa, though let’s say it should be a decent shape and size for the task and should come from a known reputable vendor.
I know there is a ton of variation but I think it would be helpful to hear your experiences to get a general sense of how I might sort through the “budget” options.
What are some of your favorites that have current prices under $200, what are they good at or why do you like them? From my perspective anything is fair game - any country of origin, any grit, full size or koppa, though let’s say it should be a decent shape and size for the task and should come from a known reputable vendor.
I know there is a ton of variation but I think it would be helpful to hear your experiences to get a general sense of how I might sort through the “budget” options.
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