Thread: Slurry

Originally Posted by JOB15

I flattened a corner on my diamond plate..Job done..

Looks good, and I bet it didn't take as long as you thought. But you didn't have to remove so much stone. Some light chamfer-ing would be enough. The smaller the surface of the slurry stone that comes in contact with the base stone, the faster the process. I always choose the thinnest side for it, some of my slurry stones ended up ball shaped.

Originally Posted by Vasilis

Looks good, and I bet it didn't take as long as you thought. But you didn't have to remove so much stone. Some light chamfer-ing would be enough. The smaller the surface of the slurry stone that comes in contact with the base stone, the faster the process. I always choose the thinnest side for it, some of my slurry stones ended up ball shaped.

I was shocked at how soft it was, i might try and cut the stone in half.Maybe saw it with a little hack saw.

Does any one know if there is anything better than a Tomo Nagura for creating a final finish slurry?

Originally Posted by JOB15

Does any one know if there is anything better than a Tomo Nagura for creating a final finish slurry?

You can try an Atoma diamond plate 1200 grit. When it's new you will find some diamonds in that slurry, you will have to work with the diamond plate first.
But, if there is a better way of making slurry, I don't know. Tomo nagura is the best and safest method.

Edit; I also bought a Tenjou nagura and a Tsushima nagura. Both feel lovely, and seem to leave edges suitable for shaving, I already have two honed razors wiith those. I'll give it a try in a few hours.

Originally Posted by JOB15

Does any one know if there is anything better than a Tomo Nagura for creating a final finish slurry?

tomonagura is what you need to use, but you have to have the correct tomonagura.
You want softer stone but very very fine.

What you have there is not nagura it is a piece of some stone.
The advise of chamfering a corner is the way to go.

Originally Posted by mainaman

What you have there is not nagura it is a piece of some stone.
The advise of chamfering a corner is the way to go.

Are you sure?
It's advertised as a Nagura
Buy Tomo Nagura | Buy | Services EU | JNS Slibe Service DK Kokkeknive Reviews | Japanese Natural Stones

Originally Posted by JOB15

Are you sure?
It's advertised as a Nagura
Buy Tomo Nagura | Buy | Services EU | JNS Slibe Service DK Kokkeknive Reviews | Japanese Natural Stones

Nagura are stones that come from Mikawa mine, the ones that are popular are Botan, Mejiro, Tenjio, and Koma nagura.
Tomonagura is just a pice of stone not coming from Mikawa mine, used to make fine slurry to do finishing work on razors.
On knives a very popular tomonagura is Tsushima, they are not so fine but still can be used for razor honing.

Notice how the description in the link says Tomonagura" and not nagura.
Here is what naguras look like
http://www.japanesenaturalstones.com...s/?sort=newest

Not saying your stone is bad, if Maksim sold it to you then it will work.

Originally Posted by mainaman

Nagura are stones that come from Mikawa mine, the ones that are popular are Botan, Mejiro, Tenjio, and Koma nagura.
Tomonagura is just a pice of stone not coming from Mikawa mine, used to make fine slurry to do finishing work on razors.
On knives a very popular tomonagura is Tsushima, they are not so fine but still can be used for razor honing.

Notice how the description in the link says Tomonagura" and not nagura.
Here is what naguras look like
JNS Stones - Asano Naguras - Japanese Natural Stones

Not saying your stone is bad, if Maksim sold it to you then it will work.

So if i bought a set of 3 Nagura stones for honing, would i still need a Tomonagura for the final finish?
Thanks.

Originally Posted by JOB15

So if i bought a set of 3 Nagura stones for honing, would i still need a Tomonagura for the final finish?
Thanks.

In general yes.