Woodworkers Warehouse sells a 13K Chinese Waterstone
[QUOTE=Scipio;472825]Im looking to buy a 12k as a new finishing stone.
Currently I use a BBW and Crom oxide, but reading on this forum suggests to me that I could be getting better results. Define better, I know, however Id like to try a 12K and before I buy one Id like to consult the wisdom of the hone meisters and HAD men on this forum to determine:
a) To what extent is it superior / will provide me better results than a BBW (8k)
b) Which 12K. Im looking at 2 - the Nainwa 12k, and the Chinese 12k.
*******>>> I use a 13K Chinese Waterstone I obtained from Woodworkers Warehouse here in Mass. It was pretty flat to start, and does a nice job finishing and polishing an edge. I use it after a Norton 4k/8k pyramid, and it seems to finish nicely. I sometimes use Barber stones to finish the edge - I like my "Velvet" stone the best for that!
Good luckl! Experiment and collect a whole arsenal of sharpening paraphernalia - it only enhances the experience, and the art! :)