Thread: King 1k

Originally Posted by xMackx

What I find strange is that my King 1k feels smoother to the touch (fingers) than my norton 4 and 8k but the scratch patterns concur the grit ratings. I think it's because of the different abrasives/fillers/adhesives and the porosity of different stones.

I forget where I read it, I'm prettey sure that I've mentioned it on here as well, but I read that the King's were made to mimic J-nats in the way they feel and cut. Not sure if it's true or not but there is quite a bit of difference in how a King feels vs a Norton or Naniwa.

Originally Posted by Theseus

I forget where I read it, I'm prettey sure that I've mentioned it on here as well, but I read that the King's were made to mimic J-nats in the way they feel and cut. Not sure if it's true or not but there is quite a bit of difference in how a King feels vs a Norton or Naniwa.

You're right, I also read that a big difference is that they use clay mixed in as a filler which is probably why they feel smoother like that. Most synthetics are just abrasive and adhesive sintered at high temperatures. If I can find the paper on how kings are made I'll post it. Love the futurama hypno-toad btw.

Are you guys saying you leave your King 1k submerged in water always, as in all the time, or just prior to your using it?

Originally Posted by eflatminor

Are you guys saying you leave your King 1k submerged in water always, as in all the time, or just prior to your using it?

All the time. Many put a cap of bleach in the water and change the water once a month.

The directions say to keep it submerged in water all the time. I do, but I don't feel comfortable using bleach, I just change the water once a week.

I've never felt the need to keep any of my hones submerged, but I only use them on average once a month. If you don't want to leave them submerged, leave them out to dry for at least a few days to make sure it is completely dry before putting it back in it's box.

Originally Posted by eflatminor

Are you guys saying you leave your King 1k submerged in water always, as in all the time, or just prior to your using it?

Unless you use it every day , there is no need to leave it in water . I let mine soak for a few hours (or overnight) before I use it .