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How to tell the grit of a hone?
I recently was at Dollar Tree with the girlfriend to get some tissue paper for a gift she was putting together. I walked down the tools and hardware isle and found a little 6 inch double sided stone. The brand is "Tool Bench Hardware" I paid $1.25 for it so I don't expect much. It feels low grit compared to my lowest 400 grit stone which feels smooth. How would I tell the grit. I'm mainly going to use it for knives. The question I have is which is the best way to determine grits or is there? Attachment 199598Attachment 199599
How to tell the grit of a hone?
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RezDog
I have no real idea. What if think is more important is the question of is it high enough grit to use with razors, and after that the next question is where does it fit in the progression. It does not look like it passes the first question. Really low grit, 200 and 400 are often seen in the hardware stores and dollar stores. Super thirsty with loose grit is the one that I have. I use mine for taking chips out of chisels and not much else, I suppose it would work for bevel setting on a hatchet or axe.
I would never use it on my razors. I cherish them!! I however need to sharpen my chisels they are nicked and beat up. Garden tools and outdoor knifes I'm going to use it for, keeping it in my travel bag. I just thought for $1.25 why not.
I know what this stone should be used for just wanted grit estimates and suggestions!
( I have different types of razor hones, 400g 1k 3k 8 k and a couple coticules, this isn't my first rodeo so to speak.. Not that I really know how to use them all :p)