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  1. 12-21-2011, 09:06 PM #1
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    Question Anyone ever tried these waterstones?

    I was wondering if anyone has ever tried some of these natural stones from China. Not the 12k, but the lower grit ones in the link below that run from 1000-2800 grit. If so how do they work and preform?

    2800 Grit Water Hone Stone Waterstone whetstone Home Kitchen Knife Sharpening | eBay
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  2. 12-21-2011, 10:27 PM #2
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    I've never tried it, and it is my suggestion to you that you don't either. eBay is not the best place to buy hones from. Are you just looking for a natural hone, or are you looking for a hone that is in between 1K and 4K? Shapton makes a 2K hone, and Naniwa SS makes a 3K hone.
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    If you want to experiment buy the stone. If you want a known performer at a similar price buy a King 4k or Naniwa 3k . Shaptons are more expensive.
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    I was just curious if anyone has ever worked with any them.
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    Ask the same question about Norton's & you'll get some info
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    I was also curious about those stones, they are supposed to perform well. I don't know about speed or hardness, but I do know that are sold for 2.5$ in China. And the same goes for their jade, ruby and emerald hones. !/5th of their ebay price. I don't think there is actually a need for a hone between 1k and 4k. Since the bevel is set, all you need to do is polish it, no need for serious metal removal. I have a very fine amakusa around 3k and an aoto, I never use them.
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  7. 12-22-2011, 01:24 AM #7
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    Add me to the list of the "buy-curious."

    Still looking for a natural bevel setter!


    p.s. 2800 is an interesting number...I wonder what made them settle on that.
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