Thread: Slurry for Chinese 12k

What are the Chinese 12k owners using to create a slurry? I've considered buying another, They're pretty cheap at Woodcraft, breaking it up, and selling some on the classiifieds. I've heard some folks use the DMT D8C.

Chris L already cut up some Chi 12Ks and sold slurry stones in the classifieds. He may have one left ? A little DMT fine knife sharpening plate is handy for that too.

I think they're all gone, but Thanks....

What was he asking for them anyway?

I don't often use slurry when I hone on my chinese 12k, but when I bought mine from Woodcraft, I picked up a nagura stone as well...just in case

It ran me $11.99+ tax.

ChrisL was selling them for $8, shipping included. That's about as decent as you can hope for. I bought one of the hones he cut lengthwise into four narrow hones with accompanying slurry stones. It works great. I really like it both for using slurry on the hone and simply for resurfacing the hone.

Originally Posted by clehman67

I don't often use slurry when I hone on my chinese 12k, but when I bought mine from Woodcraft, I picked up a nagura stone as well...just in case

It ran me $11.99+ tax.

How's that working for you?

I have DMT Dia-Sharp diamond plate (45 micron/325 grit/Coarse) which I use for lapping my waterstones. It produces a nice slurry on my Woodcraft Chinese 12,000 waterstone. Interesting note here – while looking my stone up to find the grit equivalent, I see that DMT produces a Extra-Extra Coarse diamond (XX) - (120 micron / 120 mesh) for extreme removal of material and edge repair. They are well suited for flattening conventional and water stones such as those made by King and Norton. Using grits finer than this to flatten waterstones may damage the plate and is not covered by warranty. (description and warranty info cut and paste from DMT.)

Originally Posted by kahunamoose

I have DMT Dia-Sharp diamond plate (45 micron/325 grit/Coarse) which I use for lapping my waterstones. It produces a nice slurry on my Woodcraft Chinese 12,000 waterstone. Interesting note here – while looking my stone up to find the grit equivalent, I see that DMT produces a Extra-Extra Coarse diamond (XX) - (120 micron / 120 mesh) for extreme removal of material and edge repair. They are well suited for flattening conventional and water stones such as those made by King and Norton. Using grits finer than this to flatten waterstones may damage the plate and is not covered by warranty. (description and warranty info cut and paste from DMT.)

I did not know that. Most use the DMT D8C for Lapping their Chinese 12k. Maybe I should get the XX? I considered using the D8C for a slurry, but thought it may produce to coarse an edge, maybe wet sand 1000 grit afterwards?

I also have a DMT Dia-Sharp in Fine,25 micron 600 grit. I don’t bring up slurry with it since if I am at that point, I want it fast. On the other hand, my 325 Coarse sometimes makes me feel that maybe I am being too aggressive, even hurting my waterstones if I am not real careful, maybe pressuring an edge or end and not knowing it. I’d stay away from a more aggressive plate like the XX 120. Also, the 325 coarse is fabulous for quickly sharpening knives, and it is my weapon of choice if I get a straight razor that needs to have the whole edge removed/flattened/straightened – Breadknifing is what I have just seen on this site. It does it fast and clean. I figured I would be crucified for saying I did such a thing to a blade, but in the right circumstances it breathes new life into lost causes. My point is, the 325 grit Coarse is a very versatile toy to have at your disposal.

Another afterthought – this site has DMT on sale for 25% off. I don’t know for sure if that is a great price but it is a place to start if you are shopping.
http://www.craftsmanstudio.com/html_p/T!D8.htm