Originally Posted by
mainaman
but you can also definitely feel the improvement from 8k to 30k stone.
Maruka is just a stamp that is put on a stone, I do not take is a sign of any special quality. There are good ones out there but they are rare, most are too soft for razor use.
You will not find a 50 bucks stone that can perform same as a 300 bucks stone. You can find many 200 usd stones that perform same as 400-500 usd stones the difference being the size and appearance. The difference in price does not relate to difference in performance , but the really cheap stones are cheap for a reason.
@ OP
as posted above contact Mksim @ JNS and he will find you a very nice stone for a good price.