Thread: DMT 325 for JNat slurry

Gentlemen.

After reading many posts on the subject im looking to buy a DMT 325 to use as a diamond nagura to create slurry from a Kitta base stone.
I know there are pros and cons instead of using a tomo but tomos can be expensive, especially getting one in the UK and I could potentially go through a few to get a decent one.
Out of these two which one would be better?



One is the dia-sharp credit card size, the other is the mini diamond polka dot pattern.
I know I'll have to wear it out a bit before use as all that recommend them say to use a well worn one. I also considered an Atoma 1200 but again these can be very pricey in the UK.

Any thoughts or experiences appreciated.

I have and use dia-sharp credit card size on my smaller Japanese naturals, and a well worn DMT 325 and the Atoma. I like them all and get good results with them all.
If I had to just use one it would be the Atoma.

I have a few of the polka-dot style that aren't very flat, not sure if the credit card style is any better or not though. As far as JNat use, diamond nagura slurry is much faster cutting than tomo slurry, but I find that I get a slightly more comfortable edge (especially ATG) when razors are finished with tomonagura slurry. The method I often use is a DN slurry followed by a tomo slurry or sometimes two. That seems to work very well after say a 2k bevel reset.

Addendum: this above is for those stones on the harder end of the spectrum BTW. I find that with softer JNats it doesn't seem to make a whole lot of difference what they're slurried with - and those often (but not always) finish a bit better (more comfortable shaving edge) with either very thin slurry or even straight water.

Cheers, id say my Kitta is hard but not excessively hard. I just really only want to use it with a fine mist of base slurry. Im still experimenting with this hone and want to exhaust all options to get the max from it.

Originally Posted by markbignosekelly

Cheers, id say my Kitta is hard but not excessively hard. I just really only want to use it with a fine mist of base slurry. Im still experimenting with this hone and want to exhaust all options to get the max from it.

If you want the base stone slurry get one ultra hard tomonagura and you are set.

The problem is getting tomos in the UK is hard. I would have to get it shipped here and I always get stung for import tax, this means a $30 tomo from say Aframestokyo plus shipping and import tax would cost $90 or more.

Originally Posted by markbignosekelly

The problem is getting tomos in the UK is hard. I would have to get it shipped here and I always get stung for import tax, this means a $30 tomo from say Aframestokyo plus shipping and import tax would cost $90 or more.

Wow! You guys should get out of the EU

Originally Posted by markbignosekelly

The problem is getting tomos in the UK is hard. I would have to get it shipped here and I always get stung for import tax, this means a $30 tomo from say Aframestokyo plus shipping and import tax would cost $90 or more.

Ouch, man that really stinks! Sorry to hear that!

Originally Posted by mainaman

If you want the base stone slurry get one ultra hard tomonagura and you are set.

I like this idea. Is a Nakayama an ultra hard one? If not, what do you suggest!

Originally Posted by SirMike

I like this idea. Is a Nakayama an ultra hard one? If not, what do you suggest!

Each stone is different, I have not seen an ultra hard Nakayama but I am sure there are plenty out there. I have a super hard Shobodani and Ozuko tomonagura. Those will work up (slowly) slurry from the base stone mainly. Tospeed up theprocess it helps to cut grooves in the tomonagura to reduce stiction.