Located in the UK but will be in the US in next couple weeks so can buy in either country. Looking for advice on a solid set of stones that will last me as I learn to sharpen. Will need to be able to sharpen western stainless steel (Wusthof, Henckels) and a few Japanese knives (SG2 and stainless clad Aogami Super). I am a home cook. Preferably not spending too much money (not really looking past $200) but willing to if it is substantially better/will last longer.
From reading the threads already on the forum, I am deliberating between:
The King 1000/6000 (although it has been said to dish a lot), and would need a coarser stone as well right?
Beston 500
Bester 1200
Suehiro Rika 5K
The Naniwa Chosera line, if so what combination of stones would I want?
The Shapton Pro or Shapton Glass line, again if so what combination of stones would I want?
The Gesshin line also looks nice, if so what combination of stones would I want? Does seem a bit more expensive than the rest, is it worth the higher price?
I will also likely buy a Atoma Diamond 140 for lapping.
Thank you for your advice on this.
From reading the threads already on the forum, I am deliberating between:
The King 1000/6000 (although it has been said to dish a lot), and would need a coarser stone as well right?
Beston 500
Bester 1200
Suehiro Rika 5K
The Naniwa Chosera line, if so what combination of stones would I want?
The Shapton Pro or Shapton Glass line, again if so what combination of stones would I want?
The Gesshin line also looks nice, if so what combination of stones would I want? Does seem a bit more expensive than the rest, is it worth the higher price?
I will also likely buy a Atoma Diamond 140 for lapping.
Thank you for your advice on this.