Thread: Slurry for Chinese 12k

Using a slurry on the CH12K makes for great touchups. I was using a DMT but I lucked out and got one of the ones that ChrisL cut up and it works great.

I'm gonna break down, buy another 12k, an 8x2. There 20 bucks, borrow my friends wet saw and cut 8 slurry stones.

Where on woodcraft.com are you finding these 12k stones? I have looked and looked but have not been able to locate it.

Thanks,
Ed M

Here you go, Ed.

CHINESE 12K

Chris L

Originally Posted by FastEdge

Where on woodcraft.com are you finding these 12k stones? I have looked and looked but have not been able to locate it.

Thanks,
Ed M

I know, it doesn't say "Chinese 12k" on it, Just Natural, Even on the box, when you buy it, I believe it say's made in Japan...

I've purchased 4 of them from Woodcraft and all of them come in a cardboard box stating they are made in China and indicate the province they're mined in. I think you'd be hard pressed to buy that type of stone for that price if it was mined anywhere else.

Chris L

The Chinese 12k does say on the box from the Guangxi province. I have to look at my box again. I'm at work now, I thought, and could be mistaken that it said something on there about Japan which totally confused me. I even brought it to the attention of the salesman at the store before I bought it. I relize of course the Japanese water stones are more expensive. The stone in the box is most definitely the Chinese. I'll take another look and repost.

There is a white bar code sticker on the box, from woodcraft. It does say "252 Japanese/Water Sto $34.99 then it has a bar code and WSC 144950 Nat Waterstone 8x2.75x1.25. That's what I was talking about. I asked the Salesman before I checed out, and opened the box. Too bad there wasn't a more expensive Japanese in there. I can break out the camera and post pics if anyone would like to see my Chinese/Japanese 12k.

Tip: Make sure when you buy a stone locally,to open the box and physically look inside before you leave the store. This way you can check for cracks, nicks, etc, and make sure you have the right stone. If your like me, you don't want to make a second trip.

The more that I use the slurry stone on my CH12K, the more I like it. I touched up two more razors using the slurry, then just water, then dry and the final finish is incredible and shaves great.

I think you've described the perfect combo for the 12k, Kelbro. I'm glad to hear the edges are working well for you!

Chris L