Thread: New Shapton M5 12000

Hi,

Then it really sounds like some experimentation would be in order to see where they may fint into what I'm trying to do.

- Mike

Originally Posted by Lesslemming

Why not try to shave from the M5 12k but finish on the Swaty?

Hi,

Today I was working my hones. I put an edge on a Turners today. I worked my progression from 1000 to 4000 to 8000 to 12000 I stropped on linen between. I was having trouble getting the edge faces to meet so I put 1 piece of tape on both sides. That helped.

So I tested and shaved a little from the 12000. It was very interesting. The thumb pad test felt sticky, like there were barbs on the edge. It shaved fine. A little scratchy. After 5 passes on the swaty it really smoothed edge. The bard like feel was gone and the edge felt slick on the thumb pad.

Here are some images from the 8000 and from the 12000 and Swaty

- mike

Tha swaty edge really looks nice! Seems like you got yourself a really nice swaty there

Hi,

Thanks. Its the only swaty I have ever owned/used. I'm guessing there are different grades of swaty too?

- Mike