Thread: 1k NATURAL waterstone?

Originally Posted by Scipio

There is also the Dalmore Blue, said to be around 2-4K level.

I had a Dalmore Blue for a while, and I really wouldn't recommend trying to set a bevel with one. Just finding one that is not crazy expensive would be the first big challenge. They are also very hard, so it's difficult to raise a slurry, and they are SLOW cutters. I mean SLOW.

I have heard but not tried the Amakusa Red can be used, but you may have to do a fair bit of lapping to create a surface that has no inclusions. Others have said they couldn't get a good surface. I have also heard but not tried that the Amakusa White can be used.

Try this...I've ordered from these guys before: Amakusa White Natural Medium Stone, Medium Grit Stones

or this one: Amakusa Red 800 Grit Natural Coarse Stone, Coarse Grit Stones

Thanks for those links Shooter, I think I'll order one of those to try out. If worse comes to worse they will make good doorstops.

Originally Posted by Northman

Thanks for those links Shooter, I think I'll order one of those to try out. If worse comes to worse they will make good doorstops.

those are too slow and can release grit while honing on them , that can cause shipping on the edge.

Thanks for the links. Now I know that I already have the Amakusa Red and tonite I ordered the Amakusa White. These should work with my Aoto & other natural Japanese stones. Now I have a full progression.