Thread: Combination Stone

Gentlemen,
Got this stone from a DIY store for $4.00.Problem is there is no grit figures indicated on the box,can anybody tell me what is the grit figures like.I need to hone my blades and this is the only stone i have.
Have a great shave day.

(moonbeam

I hate to say it, but my gut says that a $4 stone from a hardware store is probably not something you want to use for a razor. Good luck though!

Originally Posted by MaritimeFanatic

I hate to say it, but my gut says that a $4 stone from a hardware store is probably not something you want to use for a razor. Good luck though!

Thanks Mate ,will send it to the kitchen department,
Cheers
(moonbeam

it's hard to assign a grit to those. Normally, One side is coarse, the other is fine.
It would not be good for touching up a razor. maybe some repair work....

P.S. Or like you mentioned, Kitchen knives. Recently, I came across an old Wapi, It had a huge chip in it. I used my Arkansas tri hone system. It made quick work of the chip, Of course, bevel setting was a bitch....

that stone is used for setting the bevel on knives the grit on that silicon carbide is around 220

Originally Posted by eleblu05

that stone is used for setting the bevel on knives the grit on that silicon carbide is around 220

Thanks my friend,you're great
cheers.
(moonbeam

That stone should never be used for razors. It is good for coarse work on most everything else, knives, shovels, hoes etc., and should always be used with oil to avoid plugging it up with "swarf". But, since the price is so low, just use it and replace when it gets plugged up.

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Thanks Randy
cheers,
(moonbeam