Thread: First Jnat....I think

I don't know if it is that is why I posted it here. It was listed as a Japanese natural stone and the seller, from what I have gathered now is a member here, so thought I would take his word on it. Thought I would try to show and give as much info to help others determine what they think since I have never used or even held one.

Originally Posted by JSmith1983

I don't know if it is that is why I posted it here. It was listed as a Japanese natural stone and the seller, from what I have gathered now is a member here, so thought I would take his word on it. Thought I would try to show and give as much info to help others determine what they think since I have never used or even held one.

I think may be it is a good idea to contact the seller and ask him about the origins of the stone.
Also some better pics of the surface may help determine if the stone is a Jnat or Cnat or something else.

Originally Posted by JSmith1983

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has the same striations that my Chinese natural has, so could be one...

From your description, the earthy/dirt like smell is the same as mine. In the pic of mine above, those striations are really only visible at certain angles and will almost glow in the sunlight (like it has some huge untamed power within ), so it seems likely to my eyes that it could be a Cnat, but then again I'm definitely no expert!!

Don't think I will be able to get any better pics of the surface since that is the best my camera can do, but will try in some brighter natural light. Whatever it is it turned out to be a nice stone that put some winderful edges on my razors. I guess now I am going to have to get a Jnat to compare it to.

Seems to be a stone to bring to a meet up!
Is the slurry stone the same as the main hone?
A good Tomo Nagura in that size of your slurry stone usually fetch more than a Cnat.

Originally Posted by JSmith1983

Whatever it is it turned out to be a nice stone that put some winderful edges on my razors.

Well that sums it up,

I am glad you are pleased with it and the edge it gives you,

although it would be nice to know for sure what it is you have.

Isn't it great that either way you ended up with a nice finisher.

Originally Posted by 1KnifeGuy4U

Isn't it great that either way you ended up with a nice finisher.

If he payed Jnat price for a Cnat, the level of great might be slightly diminished

Originally Posted by JSmith1983

I wasn't going to get it if I had to pay a premium price for it, but since it was alittle more than what a C12k costs thought I would take a chance.

Originally Posted by mainaman

If he payed Jnat price for a Cnat, the level of great might be slightly diminished

Due to this if JSmith is happy it was a decent purchase,
and why I drew the conclusion I did.

does look like a c-nat