Suehiro Debado LD101

I decided to step away from the Chosera 1k and move to the Suehiro Debado 1k.

The stone received a few coats of Urushi lacquer and last night i gave it a test run, setting the bevel on two Solingen razors.

Strange at first because i've had years on the green brick but i soon came around. The stone is very hard and takes some effort to lap.
The feedback is excellent and i did not want to stop honing on it.
This stone will not be constantly lapped like my old 1k stones but instead it will be cleaned to remove swarf..

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Why did you add lacquer to it? As it's a synth stone, might that not cause irregular swelling leading to warping?

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Originally Posted by Brontosaurus

Why did you add lacquer to it? As it's a synth stone, might that not cause irregular swelling leading to warping?

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Hi Brontosaurus,
I added lacquer because i don't want it to get mucky n filthy. I would rather just see a glass finish.
There is no actually need for it but it doesn't hurt the stone in any way. I have done it to a number of stones over the years and never seen swelling or any adverse effects. If anything it protects the stone from knocks ..maybe? :)
Cheers
Joseph

I did video it..Bit of a waste of time but hey ho...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjRjuLHc8dI&t=19s

How does it compare to the chosera?

Max at JNS seems to think that sealing all hones is good. I don’t have an opinion except naturals with cracks in the sides, but FWIW:

https://www.japanesenaturalstones.com/for-knives/

JKF742:
I always held the Chosera 1k in highest regards since moving over from the Shapton Glass 1K but now i don't want to use it again.
The Debado is like the Gok 20k but with a smooth resistance. It is early days still but i am very impressed.

Steve:
Sealing synthetics is just preference i think. It never crossed my mind to seal the Chosera 1k but this stone being pure white i knew i'd take that option.

I just learnt that the Chosera is a lot more aggressive.. The Debado cuts like a 1k but in a more uniform manner . If that makes sense??