Thread: Suehiro Stones

I got my little 1K/3K stone in today! Woot!




Just a quick FYI, if you want to trace over the copy with a permanent marker so you’ll never forget what side is what, do it right away. A quick soak later and the stamped grits have all but practically disappeared.

The rubber stand is remarkably effective. It really is rubber. I mean it’s soft and holds onto a wet countertop. Color me impressed!




Now I’m not going to lie, for such a small stone, I doubt I’ll ever use the stand, preferring to palm hone, but I’m going to use it on my 6x2’s. It’ll hold a “larger” stone in place.

Anyway, I drew the pencil lines on it and gave it a lapping with my DMT. Initially, I was a little worried. A. Because it was so soft I was done in no time, and B. Because it was so soft I was done in no time lol! Moreover, that line you see between the stones, is hollow. I don’t know how deep that extends, I’d need some dental floss to figure it, but it held with a pretty good soak, so yay!




APPLICATION:

So here was the real test. I grabbed a 6” chef knife, dulled it, and then went at it. That soft I was fearing - yup, the stone gets dirty fast! But it cut soooo smooth! I totally loved the feel (and effect later). But feared I’d need to Lapp it after every use to get rid of “the dirty” - nope! A little running water and my thumb and balm. Gone. It’s as though it has more chalk in it or something.

More chalk or not, I have no idea. What I do know is I like the way this stone cuts WAY more than my Nani!! Way more.

Now that’s VERY premature to say, but I am impressed. I love the little thing. I’ll report back when I use it on a razor. In the meantime however, for under $20, go get yourself some!