Thread: Buying Chinese 12K in Europe?

yeah, I´ve seen that one before. This is kinda how I used the 0.5µm Alumina on the C12k

I wouldn´t necessarily recommand that for straights (never tried it) but for kitchenware and tools,
it works. But I wouldn´t do that on my Maruka, because mine is as fine as heck, even without 30k SiC

I used the exact same method on my Ohira (~8-9.000) with 0.5µm Al2O3 and two kitchen knives.
The results where comparable to the C12k with Al2O3. If you use a heavy slurry like in the video,
you will notice a strong, really really strong polishing power. I have to buy a whole package of the 0.5µm Al2O3 one of these days.
At the moment I only have a small sample and am a little hesitant to use it

Originally Posted by Lesslemming

yeah, I´ve seen that one before. This is kinda how I used the 0.5µm Alumina on the C12k

I wouldn´t necessarily recommand that for straights (never tried it) but for kitchenware and tools,
it works. But I wouldn´t do that on my Maruka, because mine is as fine as heck, even without 30k SiC

I used the exact same method on my Ohira (~8-9.000) with 0.5µm Al2O3 and two kitchen knives.
The results where comparable to the C12k with Al2O3. If you use a heavy slurry like in the video,
you will notice a strong, really really strong polishing power. I have to buy a whole package of the 0.5µm Al2O3 one of these days.
At the moment I only have a small sample and am a little hesitant to use it

Thanks for the info.

Now I must see that Maruka stone of yours!! I was thinking of buying
such a stone, but 1500-2500 USD(200/75/30mm size) is not something I can pay.

I would guess for razors you would need a very little slurry, unless you
would skip the intermediate stone between the sharpening stone and
the polishing stone. Sic grit is very hard and would quickly achieve this.
Aluox probably would do this as well.

Sharpman

Here you can see my Maruka/Maruichi.

Did you have a look at the shop of Maksim?
He lives in Europe and is a very friendly guy.
He has some great japanese naturals.

Just yesterday I bought a Shoubudani from him that I am looking forward to very much.
His prices are highly acceptable and he can help you with your search.
I suggest you send him a message,
because you should not pay more than 400€ for the best japanese natural I can think of
You can get equally fine stones for much less if you are willing to accept inhomogeneties in colour,
or small chips on the back and razor-stone size etc.

Here