Jep, I paid 17 euro for the filly, but it wasn't in good condition either. If I screw it up it wont be a big loss.

The place you are referring to is probably plektratrading. I bought my king stones from there and the guy was really helpful. Other stuff I bought from the internet. I am kind of envious for the people living in US since they have so many places to shop around and there are no postage fees, customs or vat that they have to pay when shopping around. Oh well, such is life.

I am getting a funny thing on my 6k king stone. I set the bevel on the 1k (edge looked good under a microscope) and started working on the 6k stone. I lapped the stone on sandpaper on glass and rubbed it with a nagura. Immediately when I started honing I could feel tick on the stone. When I checked under the microscope again I had some minute chips on the edge. There is something wrong with the stone. Now I will have to back on the 1k and get rid of the chips.

Thanks again.
-Mikko