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Personally, I love the edge provided off these stones. I don't have a lot of 'finishers' to compare them too. I've shaved off a Naniwa 12k, a belgian coticule, and all 3 of these welsh slate stones....

Someone mentioned the slurry stones that come with this set. I'm not having great results with the slurry stones either. I've been using a 600 grit sand paper to create a slurry on these hones.
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Thanks for adding your 2 cents. Much appreciated! I have yet to see this 'one stone method' but have heard it mentioned. Would really appreciate a link :)

Speaking of the shaptons i've been watching your videos on youtube honing that ERN on the shapton system. Makes me wish i had the $$ to get an entire system like that. I'll have to continue watching...

Stop answering my questions with answers that leave me with nothing more to say please Stefan !

I agree, the names of the stones are misleading. They should say 'Like Dragon tongue" "like Purple..." etc.

Is there some kind of determining factor in true grit rating of natural stones? Unless...

I've actually read that thread right from the start. From my VERY limited experience on the hone, which includes a progression of Naniwa hones and then these, I can say I am very happy with the...

I haven't been able to find the 'actual' hones with these names. Any way we can get a link or some photos to compare?
I agree with what you are saying if, in fact, they aren't what he is naming...

Well I think someone should invest in an electron microscope and put this issue to rest. I do feel that the grit of the 'mystery' slate is at LEAST 12k based on the feel of the stoneand edge I'm...

Absolutely love my stones. I've tried them with both a slurry and just water. The purple stone and 'mystery' stone both give a great edge!!! I've finished a Boker King Cutter, a Red-point 917 and a...

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After I took the pictures and uploaded them I realized I should have put a razor on them to give perspective.

First is the 'Dragon Tongue' second is the Purple Llyn Melynllyn and third is the 'mystery slate'. Hones have an estimated grit of 8-10k, 12-15k and 15k+, respectively.
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