I have been using the .3um to finish I bought from Japan Woodworker and must say it has been the best honing item I have ever bought. perfection. No longer am i worrying if there is enough paste or spray on my wooden strop or cotton or if it has worn off yet or not...I simply know its on the film in the right concentration, no worries...this is enough of a reason I think to try and eventually switch...

Not to mention I bought 3 sheets ( really only will need 1-2 which I think will last me all year if not longer - subject to change with even more experience/use) plus shipping for less than $20....I dont think I will get a new stone close enough to match this...definitely worth trying...


I simply placed in on my glass dining room table with the adhesive backing still on and it created its 'own seal' and did not move at all...so for me, no need to buy a piece of glass or granite...perhaps in the future to be more portable / look nicer...

anyways, best of luck...