What can you tell me about my Suehiro 800 stone

[bennypapa]

http://imgur.com/Qw9DfiG

I've had this stone for years but only used it rarely. I've never been impressed with it and I wonder if maybe some of that is my fault. I hope to learn about the stone and how best to use it.
I soak it for 10-15 minutes before use.
What steels is this stone best used on?
It appears to be somewhat glazed over. How do I remove the glazed spots?
I'd appreciate anything you can tell me about the stone.
Thanks in advance,

Ben

 

[ThEoRy]

While I can't tell you anything about the stone itself, if you want to remove the glazing or simply flatten the stone, you'll need a diamond plate. I use the atoma 140 for these purposes and more.

 

[Sabaki]

u can also use sandpaper on a flat surface or flat tile with a slightly rough surface

 

[bennypapa]

What type sandpaper works well?

 

[Sabaki]

What type sandpaper works well?

I've tried wet type 180-240grit with good result, It's cheap and you can try what grit that work best for your stones

 

[bennypapa]

Nice, Thank you.

 

[clintonior]

I also have this stone got it more than 20 years ago..The glaze is cause you likley havent worn past it. #800 I've read is not the grit, that the stone is about a 380 grit.., it cuts fast once flattened and deglazed... i'm not sold that its a 380 grit either but thats some info I stumbled across..