Thread: imperia la roccia

Originally Posted by Oustoura

thanks a lot for these reviews/ideas. i pass this one than. i think i will give a try to naniwa SS 12K

I think I would since they went up. If they were still cheap, it may not be a bad idea to at least try but the sellers of these stones you first inquired about can't even come up with the right place they come from like it's some Top Secret! I don't like dealing with people who are like that. If I did have one when they were selling for less, I would compare it to other naturals under a microscope to try & determine what they actually are.
I take it you are only looking for a good finisher at the moment. The Naniwa 12k would be a nice one for that. There are also others but I think you are making a wise decision. At first I thought you had purchased one of the Imperia la Roccia. I'm not bashing it but like i said, when one does not prove where it came from, it raises red flags for me. Here is the thread i was looking for:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/hones...5k-review.html

Quote from another member here:

"Seriously, ..... Glad I read this thread now as was kinda considering trying this stone.. (duno why really as I have plenty proven finishers at my disposal) but I too would really like to know the true origin of this stone,, or I would feel a bit 'mugged' regardless of the price..
Is this another case of 'made in China' being passed off as made in 'Italy' this time?
Shame if it is, coz I would have actually purchased the stone regardless of it coming from China, as the price is very reasonable for a finisher compared to the proven stones of pedigree,,, but to be deceived over the origin of said item of interest does put me off purchasing big time!"

It seams the person mentioned by Gugi here in the thread was banned & here is the post from that thread why & the thread was closed:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/hones...ml#post1511266

As I mentioned in a previous post, the vendor on eBay was most likely a member here. I do not like dishonesty either!