Thread: Anyone ever tried these waterstones?

I was wondering if anyone has ever tried some of these natural stones from China. Not the 12k, but the lower grit ones in the link below that run from 1000-2800 grit. If so how do they work and preform?

2800 Grit Water Hone Stone Waterstone whetstone Home Kitchen Knife Sharpening | eBay

I've never tried it, and it is my suggestion to you that you don't either. eBay is not the best place to buy hones from. Are you just looking for a natural hone, or are you looking for a hone that is in between 1K and 4K? Shapton makes a 2K hone, and Naniwa SS makes a 3K hone.

If you want to experiment buy the stone. If you want a known performer at a similar price buy a King 4k or Naniwa 3k . Shaptons are more expensive.

I was just curious if anyone has ever worked with any them.

Ask the same question about Norton's & you'll get some info

I was also curious about those stones, they are supposed to perform well. I don't know about speed or hardness, but I do know that are sold for 2.5$ in China. And the same goes for their jade, ruby and emerald hones. !/5th of their ebay price. I don't think there is actually a need for a hone between 1k and 4k. Since the bevel is set, all you need to do is polish it, no need for serious metal removal. I have a very fine amakusa around 3k and an aoto, I never use them.

Add me to the list of the "buy-curious."

Still looking for a natural bevel setter!


p.s. 2800 is an interesting number...I wonder what made them settle on that.