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I have used a number of these stones (combo King 1k/6k) and never had an issue with them. True, the 1k side is more like 1.5k or even 2k and the 6k side is more like 5k, but very nice hones to work with, although the 1k side requires rather frequent lapping.
I never soaked mine much - just submerged them for 5 - 10 mins, then used a water spray on them when necessary. Never seen one crack or split, but have experienced cracking with the Chosera 10k - the company replaced the first one, but now the second one has craze-like marks all over the surface). Chefs that have soaked/dried the Chosera 10k have had it split, crack and fall apart.
Regards,
Neil
Ha i have 1200 Deluxe and it has very fine scratch petern like 2 k hone .