Thread: Water of Ayr "type" stone

I got this answer to my inquiry:

Hello
this is a similar stone .It is a water stone from Japan .It has a very
fine grit and is used for polishing to a very high standard .it needs
water to cut properly as does the water of Ayre stone which is not
available any more as the mine has closed down
Best Regards
Pat
Jewel Toolcraft

I lost interest.

So it's a fine grit waterstone.
What more could you ask for?

Buy it!

Connor

Originally Posted by Rosco

So it's a fine grit waterstone.
What more could you ask for?

Buy it!

Connor

But the big questions to ask yourself are:

Do I trust what they call fine grit to match what I call fine grit?
If it's a Japanese stone, what kind is it?
Also, if it comes from Japan, wouldn't I be better off just buying a nakayama or similar from someone in Japan that I trust?

I think I'd skip it....unless your HAD is soooo bad that the stone calls to you in your sleep, then it's time to purchase!

Originally Posted by Smokintbird

I think I'd skip it....unless your HAD is soooo bad that the stone calls to you in your sleep, then it's time to purchase!

Then it is time to ask Lynn about the 12 step program.

I would buy it anyway. It's a fine-grit Japanese waterstone after all.

Water of Ayr TYPE Stone
It is a site that sells tools for jewelry making. The question is "Is jewelry fine closer to razor fine or knife fine?"

Since I am in the US and the stone is in the UK. I don't think it is worth the shipping to have it (when I already have a nakayama).

It says "4000 grit" super fine.

Is 4000 grit "super fine"? For knives, for tools, sure. For razors? Nope.

SOME knives maybe - I go as high as 30,000 on some of my knives and I know for fact that many Chefs will go as high as 12,000 on a regular basis.