Thread: HELP!!! Please help verify if stone is Karasu

Originally Posted by mainaman

CA= super glue

Thank you

Originally Posted by Jasongreat

Well it doesnt sound like your towel is too stable if the crack is growing. Even though it feels stable on the towel the crack is still growing which means the stone is flexing a little. If you permenantly glue the stone to a piece of wood the stone will not be able to flex and the crack should quit growing, that is as long as the wood doesnt expand or contract. It may be easier if the stone would just completely break in half,as long as it is a clean break, that way it would be very easy to get the glue or laquer into every facet of the crack.

I see...I will try out all the suggestion given.

Thank you guys for all your time and information.

I'm going to suggest you discuss this with the seller, as I have a several year history with him, and have been surprised and pleased with every stone so far, 5 if I remember correctly.

If there is a crack that is making the stone unusable, the sooner you tell him the sooner he can seek a replacement. I have bought a vintage Aoto from him after I'd purchased one elsewhere that was 'gritty' and borderline useable, and he delivered an UGLY old doorstop of an aoto that sharpens like a dream.

One thing to consider, the relative value of our currency vs yen has made prices in dollars go up 50% in the last 2 years. If you want quality, bring money.

My largest hone cost < $400 3 years ago, and I suspect over double that now, as it improved greatly after I received it. A thin layer flaked off the bottom and exposed a surface equal to the top side, which I lapped and now use regularly.

There aren't many Japanese hones useable on both main flat surfaces, and I've gotten 2 fully useable out of 5. I'm feeling guilty because my good fortune is so different from your experience. You can consider that every stone so far has been a keeper, not for sale, period, at any price. I very much hope you wind up with one that pleases you as much as mine please me.

Talk to him. I think he cares about stones a great deal.

Originally Posted by mitchshrader

I'm going to suggest you discuss this with the seller, as I have a several year history with him, and have been surprised and pleased with every stone so far, 5 if I remember correctly.

If there is a crack that is making the stone unusable, the sooner you tell him the sooner he can seek a replacement. I have bought a vintage Aoto from him after I'd purchased one elsewhere that was 'gritty' and borderline useable, and he delivered an UGLY old doorstop of an aoto that sharpens like a dream.

One thing to consider, the relative value of our currency vs yen has made prices in dollars go up 50% in the last 2 years. If you want quality, bring money.

My largest hone cost < $400 3 years ago, and I suspect over double that now, as it improved greatly after I received it. A thin layer flaked off the bottom and exposed a surface equal to the top side, which I lapped and now use regularly.

There aren't many Japanese hones useable on both main flat surfaces, and I've gotten 2 fully useable out of 5. I'm feeling guilty because my good fortune is so different from your experience. You can consider that every stone so far has been a keeper, not for sale, period, at any price. I very much hope you wind up with one that pleases you as much as mine please me.

Talk to him. I think he cares about stones a great deal.

I have already discuss with him before I start using the stone and he did give some advise on lapping the stone. I find that sending the stone back for exchange would be too much trouble plus the shipping will not be cheap as the stone is very heavy. Actually, the amount I paid is more than double on the ebay listing. When I double up the ebay listing price for a good Karasu, he quote that as "fool" which made me kinda angry

Now trying to lap the stone flat for usage. Karasu is not giving me any trouble other than the crack by the side which I kinda mind. Might sell this one off and buy another one with a flat 6 plane though.

Thanks for your suggestion anyway.

Gugi is right. The OP tried to get a bargain here and got taken advantage of instead. Shame on 330mate for selling a stone in this condition, and OP, you would know how shabby this stone is if you had more knowledge in this area.

If you haven't given up on the Jnats entirely, try buying from Alex Gilmore at Japan Blade or Old_School. Both are honorable gentlemen and will not take advantage of a relative newcomer.