Thread: Need a bit of slate advice

I may be able to pick up three welsh stones (slates).

DRAGONS TONGUE est 8k - 10k
PURPLE LLYN MELYNLLYN est 12K-15K
DARK/GREY YELLLOWLAKE est 15K+

Anyone have any experience of these?

Thanks guys

The purple is good. The "8-10k" stone I don't like for razors but is ok for knives. Never used the dark grey stone. The grit ratings aren't accurate but the stones are all reasonably fine. I don't use mine much anymore, there are better stones out there.

I wouldnt trust the ratings on them. They all seem a little high. I dont have experiance with sny of them. Just from reading others posts. If the price is right go for it. Stones are fun to play with.

I'm not sure if I want more stones yet but here is the link if anyone else is interested, obviously they would be a bit cheaper in USD

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/174299368207...wAAOxyuPtQ~E5U

I don't use my purple or the 8-10k much, if you want I can give you a good price on the pair. Just shoot me a PM if interested. Little bit smaller at 5 x 1.5", slurry stones included. Maybe you'll enjoy them, like I said the purple is good, I personally can't get on with the black but some people like it so to each their own.

Years ago, when they first came out and were cheap, I bought several, They are no-where near the advertised grits and can vary in performance from stone to stone.

They are mid range stones at best not advertised grit rating. Good for tools.

Natural stones can not be grit rated.