Shapton Ceramic Glass Series Water Stone 8000 Gri

**TomP30** · 03-10-2018, 09:12 AM

Would this be a good option to refresh an edge?

**kelbro** · 03-10-2018, 10:48 AM

They will provide a very keen edge. Without a finisher, I would have to do a lot of stropping after my 8K GS to get it as smooth as I like but that is not a deal killer.

**Jnatcat** · 03-10-2018, 12:42 PM

I find the Shapton Glass stones to cut very quickly and even faster when using a slurry, 8k is fine but for me something a little higher in grit would be better to get a more refined edge but you could do the 8k the a CrOx pasted strop and be good.

**Steve56** · 03-10-2018, 03:42 PM

The Glass stones are good, but for refreshing an edge I'd go for a finer grit than 8k, probably the 16k since the stones are fast enough.

Cheers, Steve

**thebigspendur** · 03-10-2018, 05:16 PM

I have the 30K and something about that stone, we just don't get along. It's the only stone I've ever used where I have never gotten the result I expected from it.

In the 16K range I'd just get the Suhiro 20K. It's quick, easy to use and is a great stone.

**Utopian** · 03-10-2018, 06:30 PM

TomP30, do you have any other hones yet? If so, it would help if you let us know what they are.

**TomP30** · 03-11-2018, 09:05 AM

I’ve had a PHIG and a Dragons Tongue, but found I’ve had variable degrees of success. I want to start from fresh.

**TomP30** · 03-11-2018, 09:07 AM

Just found the Shapton Kuromaku’s, any thoughts?

**Steve56** · 03-12-2018, 03:23 AM

They’re the same hone as the Shapton Pros. A 2k/5k/8k Pro is my main progression. They’re good performers and reliable.

Cheers, Steve

**Longhaultanker** · 03-12-2018, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by TomP30

I’ve had a PHIG and a Dragons Tongue, but found I’ve had variable degrees of success. I want to start from fresh.

I have the Shapton Glass stones 1k 2k 4K 8k 16k 30k. They are a fine foundation to any honing routine. I have razors honed out to the 30k. I have others finished on naturals like Coticule or Arkansas Translucent, and Hard Black. Shapton Glass series is a good choice. I use the SG out to 8k then jump to naturals.

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