Knife2meatu
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I assume they can combine shipping fees, if that's what you're getting at.
They really are selling all kinds of things there....
Bert was kind enough to send this stone to me to try out. As soon as it arrived, I used it to touch up a Munetoshi petty right before a meal prep. Without spending much time, it put a pretty nice working edge on it. This stone is very easy to use.
In the following week, I spent some more time working with the stone on a variety of kitchen knives. I touched up white 2, blue 1, 2, and W2. I spent some time working the mud down and was able to achieve a relatively refined edge with a bit of bite on all of them that was shaving sharp off the stone. I consider it to produce a terrific working edge for kitchen knives.
I can best describe the stone as a very soft, less fine, Tsushima Nagura that produces mud like a red aoto. It is very consistent and easy to use - a good investment for someone wanting to try a natural without breaking the bank. A perfect beginner stone.
I did put a white steel yanigiba on it to see what kind of polish it gives. Again, it was very easy to use in this task. It left an attractive kasumi with what I would call a medium contrast. I'm sure I could get a more consistent finish if I spent a little more time. I spent probably less than 3 minutes just to see what it would do.
All said, this stone is a steal for the price. I liked it enough that I offered to buy it from Bert if he is pleased with the larger size he ordered and is willing to let it go.
Pardon the poor light I had for pictures.
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My Etsy stone arrived. I used it twice, I can confirm it works as advertised.
I also picked up this stone on impulse... •Natural Stone Knife Sharpening Sharpener Stone Whetstone Waterstone Single Fine 10000 Grit, Silicon Non-slip Base for Kitchen knives, Tactical knives, Scissors, Razors, Swords, and More… https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H1D8CK2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_SIzVCb1EX9TF0
I am sure, but they could be the same stone.
I have the 10k grit stone from the amazon link and the stone from the Etsy seller linked in this article. I am not saying it’s the same, but it is at least very similar, could be the same source.If i am reading correct Amazon has two $7.99 stones were reading about one is a 200/500 Grit the other is a 10,000 Grit.
So just what stone has been ordered?
My Etsy stone arrived. I used it twice, I can confirm it works as advertised.
I also picked up this stone on impulse... •Natural Stone Knife Sharpening Sharpener Stone Whetstone Waterstone Single Fine 10000 Grit, Silicon Non-slip Base for Kitchen knives, Tactical knives, Scissors, Razors, Swords, and More… https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H1D8CK2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_SIzVCb1EX9TF0
I am sure, but they could be the same stone.
What is the size LxWxH of your 10K stone you bought from Amazon?I have the 10k grit stone from the amazon link and the stone from the Etsy seller linked in this article. I am not saying it’s the same, but it is at least very similar, could be the same source.
How would you say this stone cuts like? Is it 3-4k like advertised?
Not sure exactly, without checking but i would say approximately 8x2x1 inchesWhat is the size LxWxH of your 10K stone you bought from Amazon?
About the standard size of the stones being sold.Not sure exactly, without checking but i would say approximately 8x2x1 inches
Why? Makes perfect sense to meYeah, honey, uh huh, it's an economy thing, I can't afford to BUY enough knives to test all these stones so I've gotta start forging!
I can already hear herself saying "Riiiiiiiight."
Why? Makes perfect sense to me
Thanks for your thoughts.The Amazon stones arrived.
The finer natural stone seems to be a bit finer and slower cutting than the my stone from Etsy, the mud from new stone was more whitish-greyish and less yellowish looking than the first stone when I flattened it on a diamond plate (which it really didn't need, quite flat out of the box).
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I would say it is slightly HARDER than the stone I started this thread about as well. The makers took more care to make it flat on both top and bottom, even the saw marks on the sides were less noticable. Plus, they stenciled their brand name on the side...
I took a break from my long term project of flattening and removing grind marks from the damned bannana shaped, bacon rippled 150mm #2 blue steel kamagata usuba and SHARPENED IT.
After about 5 minutes on the new stone, I stropped the usuba on some denim loaded with cheap auto trim polish and then shaved away part of my arm hair very cleanly. A tomato was cut by the weight of the knife and a drawing motion. Haven't tried to do the fancy vegetable shaving trick yet, but I am satisfied this stone works well on #2 blue steel.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/693408749/9-nature-17kg-razor-hone-sharpening
The seller has added some larger pieces, the biggest is 23 x 7 x.4.3cm, 1,700 g weight. Cost is $34 shipped.
I have ordered one, I am interested to see if these behave consistently.
Pm me. I am willing to help if I can.If i could get around their PayPal demands i would buy one.
I just do not trust PayPal I know many have not had problems, when you hand over your bank information with no guarantee that they or anyone working for them will protect you.Pm me. I am willing to help if I can.
Feels kinda like soapstone.
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