Ebay Chinese 12k water stone

Anyone have any opinions on this thing?New Chinese Water Hone / Waterstone for Straight Razor | eBayAttachment 90813

I bought a chinese 12k, but it didn't look exactly like this. With my limited experience, I seem to be able to see positive results while using it; however, it did require quite a bit of lapping.

Thanks. Mostly I'm just hoping that it's not too poor a quality because of the price.

The seller is reputable, and the stones are good. They're naturals, so they vary - but it is a good stone for the money.

The picture of the stone has been altered to make it more noticeable in the eBay ads. This is about what it should look like:Attachment 90818

We just started the C-Nat-athon and it's all about these stones. http://straightrazorpalace.com/honin...nat-athon.html

I bought one of those and they are pretty good once you lapp them. They are more of a grey/black color. The only drawback was the one I received had wet saw marks about 2/16th inches deep. I had to lap it on some coarse dmt's, so it was time consuming and if its from the same seller he doesn't lap them. You get the stone and a slurry stone. But for the price their work giving them a try.

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Originally Posted by twogun

I bought one of those and they are pretty good once you lapp them. They are more of a grey/black color. The only drawback was the one I received had wet saw marks about 2/16th inches deep. I had to lap it on some coarse dmt's, so it was time consuming and if its from the same seller he doesn't lap them. You get the stone and a slurry stone. But for the price their work giving them a try.

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Actually he sells the cheaper ones unlapped. The more expensive ones he sells are lapped flat, you can find out in the sellers product info below.

Thanks a bunch you guys. I will check out the c-nat-athon.

I just thought of another question. Occasionally when I'm finishing my razor I get a sort of suction that makes the razor stick and sometimes dig in and mess up the edge. Drawing the blade across the stone would solve the problem but most people don't do that with an 8k. Suggestions? :confused:

They are good quality. Excellent quality for a low
price.

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Originally Posted by bmilesmiles

I just thought of another question. Occasionally when I'm finishing my razor I get a sort of suction that makes the razor stick and sometimes dig in and mess up the edge. Drawing the blade across the stone would solve the problem but most people don't do that with an 8k. Suggestions?

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I believe that's what some members refer to as sticktion, and it's a good thing. Just need to be wary of it and keep the blade moving.

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Originally Posted by bmilesmiles

I just thought of another question. Occasionally when I'm finishing my razor I get a sort of suction that makes the razor stick and sometimes dig in and mess up the edge. Drawing the blade across the stone would solve the problem but most people don't do that with an 8k. Suggestions? :confused:

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That's a sign that the edge is getting close to done. You can dab a little lather (very little) into the water/slurry and it won't dig in as hard.