Thread: Chinese natural whet stone

Hello,
on ebay i have found this stone 15cm Sharpening Natural Whet Stone - eBay Sharpeners, Knives, Sharpeners, Kitchen, Dining, Bar, Home. (end time 16-Dec-09 13:58:34 AEDST)...
Has anyone ever tried or know it?

Kindest regards

Ciao Paisano,
The link did not work for me but if it is the infamous Chinese natural "12K" there is plenty you will find on search. They are normaly very slow polishers that in the end do a fine job, but only for very slow upper end work. I would sum them up as good if you don't mind spending the time they demand and don't even think about doing rougher work with them. Cut up they make a wonderful slurry stone for other rocks too.
Mike

It came up for me on this link

15cm Sharpening Natural Whet Stone - eBay Sharpeners, Knives, Sharpeners, Kitchen, Dining, Bar, Home. (end time 16-Dec-09 13:58:34 AEDST)

Thats a funny looking stone. Its so cheap you could try it out, but I wouldn't expect a whole lot. I definitely wouldn't use it on a razor that I was wanting to keep shave sharp till it was proven.

Its not the Chinese 12k thats talked about on this forum, btw.

All those veins and inclusions that can be seen in the picture might cause huge problems with razors. I would pass.

yes, many veins...but the same seller have another that seems to have a more regular texture 16cm Sharpening Natural Whet Stone - eBay Sharpeners, Knives, Sharpeners, Kitchen, Dining, Bar, Home. (end time 17-Dec-09 19:18:25 AEDST)
He told me they are fine...

Originally Posted by Vpk

yes, many veins...but the same seller have another that seems to have a more regular texture

How do you know what is hiding 1mm under the surface? The stone is cheap enough to gamble of course, it is your call. If you go for it, please let us know what it is like.

Since they are the same hones (in the same box), I don't think it's worth the risk. I'm also not seeing any information about the grit rating, so who know how fine or coarse they are. It says they are suitable for knives; that does not mean they are suitable for razors. If you have some spare money and want to try, by all means do. But I'd suggest you try on a junker, not a nice razor.

interesting hone, this is certainly not the "Chinese 12k"!
What exactly it is, I have o idea.
Chances are high it is a hard, slow cutting medium fine hone

My eyes are pretty good, even so, I can SEE the grit on that hone. I'd be surprised if it's above 2k. If I were forced to estimate, I'd put it in the 800-1400 range. Picture could be misleading though, but I doubt it's a good razor hone.

If you want the chinese 12k, get it from woodcraft.com. They have them for barely HALF what eBay sellers try to get for them (2" wide one is $20+20 shipping on eBay, $20 with FREE shipping from woodcraft (In US). You rarely even find the 3" wide on on ebay, and it's only $35 at woodcraft.

Originally Posted by IanS

If you want the chinese 12k, get it from woodcraft.com. They have them for barely HALF what eBay sellers try to get for them (2" wide one is $20+20 shipping on eBay, $20 with FREE shipping from woodcraft (In US). You rarely even find the 3" wide on on ebay, and it's only $35 at woodcraft.

How are you getting free shipping from Woodcraft? I just tried, and it's saying $8.99 for shipping with the larger C12k.