Thread: cheeeep shapton glass stones and a NEW glass stone

Hey guys/gals, Chefsknivestogo.com has just recently picked up shapton glass stones, and is offering 25% off plus free shipping on orders over 60 bucks right now. Also to note is the 8000 "extreme polish" stone. It's a slower polishing 8000 grit stone that gives a brighter finish with less scratch lines. If you go higher than 8000 (who doesn't?) this won't matter, but it's cool to see new products nonetheless.

Shapton Stones

The owner chips in over on Knifeforums and seems to be a pretty cool guy, too.

That is a really reasonable price, thanks for the heads-up. So what's up with that 8000 "extreme polish" stone??? That's the first I've ever heard of that one, sounds made up

How could that even be possible for the DRLP to be $209? I think that one normally goes for $489 and a trade in if you already have a DRLP and need a new one is like $325.

For those who don't yet have a GDLP, I'd buy a DRLP in a second over the GDLP. IIRC the DRLP is for heavy duty use.

Chris L


The more I think about it, I wonder if the site is referring to the GDLP rather than the DRLP. The reg price they list at around $280 is what the GDLP goes for.

Great deals! Thought this might be my chance to grab a shapton 16k but alas they don't carry it.

Originally Posted by pjrage

Great deals! Thought this might be my chance to grab a shapton 16k but alas they don't carry it.

You and I both, foiled again!

Joe

$200 for the lapping plate.... So... tempted...but so...unnecessary... ARGHHH!!!!

Originally Posted by Leighton

$200 for the lapping plate.... So... tempted...but so...unnecessary... ARGHHH!!!!

I'm pretty sure that it is the DGLP. Even though they pictured and described the DRLP. If that were the correct sale price for the DRLP, I would buy a case of them.....

Originally Posted by jendeindustries

I'm pretty sure that it is the DGLP. Even though they pictured and described the DRLP. If that were the correct sale price for the DRLP, I would buy a case of them.....

I was thinking the same thing, that it is the same price as the DGLP. Whichever it is, if you are only sharpening razors the glass plate is just as good isn't it ? I think the more expensive DRLP would only be worthwhile if you sharpened chisels as well ?

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I was thinking the same thing, that it is the same price as the DGLP. Whichever it is, if you are only sharpening razors the glass plate is just as good isn't it ? I think the more expensive DRLP would only be worthwhile if you sharpened chisels as well ?

The R side of the DRLP or reference side, can be used as a 600 grit diamond stone. Since it is so flat, it can be used as a good bevel setter. It is meant to be used in conjunction with the Shapton 1K to check progress.

For SR's the price may be a bit overkill, but it as also a lapping plate, so you kill two birds with one heavy plate. Also, as you mentioned in another thread, the flatness of the Shaptons in unbeatable.

Even if it was the DGLP, its still a good price.

The web guy probably messed up really badly.