I am a long-time knife collector and enthusiasts. I have fixed and sharpen my own knives for over 30 years. I have always used natural stones, some carbide and ceramics to do my sharpening. I've always came out with a phenomenal blade. I was watching a couple of your videos and you convinced me to try a silicone stone. I've been working with one for about 3 weeks. This stone has absolutely amazed me! I have went from working my ass off to get a nice finish and edge, to a much easier and cleaner method. I am so glad I checked out your videos and purchased a synthetic stone. I am now honing to a sharpness that is past scary. Not only are they as sharp or sharper than ever they also have a much better look when finished. Wanted to let you know and tell you I appreciate your time. It is help me a lot. I am over 40 and just now tuning in my methods a little more. Thanks again. BTW, ABOUT HOW MANY SHARPENING SHOULD ONE GET FROM A SYNTHETIC STONE? I KNOW IT ALL VARIES JUST LOOKING FOR AN ESTIMATION. HAVE A GOOD ONE BUDDY!
Hey Matt! Thanks so much for sharing your story buddy. I appreciate it. These synthetic stones are still my favorite, big time! I absolutely love them. However, I think you have an even better perspective than myself. You have really put in the work for years on other types, so you have an excellent set of information to compare. I'm glad to hear you have come to the same conclusion after testing. As for number of sharpenings, oh boy, I wouldn't know. Years and years worth. Hundreds and hundred of sharpening sessions. Probably a couple thousand knives, on average, would be my guess. Let me know if you get there before me! haha
Just picked up the steelex stone on your recommendation. Excited to try it out! I've only had pocket stones to work on. :) Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm & skill.
Love the videos. Keep them up! I bought a guide rod sharpening kit and wasn't happy with it. Found your videos and bought the stone in the link. I find this method much more gratifying and with much better results. Thank you for the info and help. Very much enjoy watching all of your vids. Cheers from Edmonton.
Its amazing how in depth you could go with this topic if you want to. Way to far really for these introductory videos, and really to the point where in information doesn't actually have much practical application. Like how stropping works on the microscopic level, nobody needs to know that to successfully strop an edge to perfection. Looking forward to this series continuing.
+111raybartlett Yeah I know eh? I could have rambled on forever. The next video, the "how to use" video will be tough. What information to include, and what will just take up time. I could make a 40 minute video giving a pretty detailed methodology but who would watch it? Also, like you said, much of the information you acquire over a long period of time isn't entirely practical. ALSO, (the funny part), much of the information you and I have acquired comes not from NEED, but just our curiosity and personal drive to answer any question that pops into our mind! haha We have to analyse the tiniest of details!
great primer on stones! I've been really getting into sharpening the past few weeks. such an involved art, you're always getting better! nothing more satisfying than cutting an "s"in phone book paper when your done!
I admire people who have that much time to play around with 4-5 stones and 2 strops when sharpening a knife. My method works for me, Keeping that many stones is a waste of money, waste of time to use, I on't believe that it will provide significantly better results.
Excellent advice! Only just found this vid after subbing but luckily already ordered the 1000/6000 King (the right choice) that you recommended along with the Woodstock in an earlier comment reply. Going to check out your other vids now to see what i've been missing! Love hearing people who have a passion and knowledge of there skills/art. ATB from the UK.
I would normally consider 220 grit a coarse stone for removing chips, not 800. Maybe it's because you professionally sharpen other people's blades so you need to really get a screaming mirrored edge, whereas I'm fine with a toothier one.
All i'm missing is a nice flat and broad diamond stone - I've got a few grits of larger bench stones. I've got a few of those EZ Lap stick diamond sharpeners for kits and knife sheath pouches, but looking for something bigger.
one thing you forgot to mention in your video , for reprofiling knife bevels you need some lover grits ranging from 120-400 depending on how much metal needs to be removed and how fast you want it done, it would be a 3 step process, for example 320 , 1000 then 3000 or 6000 for polishing, and some leather strop wouldn't hurt :D cheers
Very nice detailed pitch for stones! I think anyone looking to get into stone sharpening would do well to check this video out!!! Great video buddy. Very formal. :) Be well Craig
Very knowledgeable. I was given a stone set about 30 yrs. ago. They are mounted in a nice wooden box that's hinged so you can flip from one to the other. Any idea how I can tell what grit they might be. There are no mfg. mark's anywhere ?
Excellent information my friend, you are slowly but surely pushing me towards the inevitable here haha. At least I will be well informed and shouldn't make too many noob mistakes :)
+EveryDay Knife Guy Thanks buddy! By the time this series is finished, you'll start out sharpening at a master level! ;-) wax on, wax off! haha Currently editing the next in the series right now. Its a goodie! ;-)
I greatly appreciate your videos! Not sure if you’ll get to reply to this but I really want to know which whet stone I should buy for a 1000/6000 combo or just a great stone that will get the job done profiling an edge and then honing a mirror edge. Preferably $20-$50. Any recommendations will surely be appreciated. I am new at sharpening and I want to learn using a whet stone. Thanx and joyous blessings to you and yours!
Do you still use this stone? If not what stone would you recommend? I'm pretty new to sharpening with limited experience. But want quality stones. Thanks
question, on the beginning side where i start grinding on hard stone to get a burr, do i continue the other side with the same stone untill there's a burr coming to the other side, or do i continue with a finer stone to get rid of the burr, or do i continue with finer stone to get the burr on the beginning side?
haha that's a lot of questions! Sharpen on one side until a burr appears. Sharpen on the other side until you get an even finish all the way down to the existing burr.
I know haha sorry man! Just got my stones 2 days ago. Seems like practice is the answer. Feel kinda bad tho since skandi grinds suppose to be one of the easiest grinds. I'm just gonna continue untill i got it right, possibly untill no more blade left.. It's a 15,- Mora perfect for practice. Might gonna pick up a few more, it starts out as a hobby ends up like obsession.
+maritimespook Thanks a ton Spook! I put the link to my stone in the description if you're interested. Its a phenomenal one-stop-shop. it seems people are realizing it, because when I bought it, I got it for 39, and now it has risen consistently, currently at 59!
this is the first video of his i've seen. im not familiar with him or his channel, but hi accent is interesting. sounds like some Irish and Canadian maybe?
Hey Kyle I just got a Rich-Con Finest sharpening stone. I am pretty new to the sharpening game and so I am not sure which type of Whetstone this is. It is a dark brown and is fairly soft. Any info would be great!
Which one is finest, Arkansas translucent or Arkansas black surgical? Dans whetstone said black and preyda said translucent, or the other way around. I bought one of each and I can't really tell a difference, thanks.
Knife sharpening doesn't seem to be a widely used skill anymore. A lot of people I know have the dullest knives! I hate cooking in other people's kitchens unless I'm familiar with their knives. In a pinch, I use the back side of a china or stoneware plate where the unfinished edge is located. It sharpens a dull kitchen knife right up. I sharpen my kitchen knives with each use, not a ton, just 3-6 passes on each edge, and I never have to deal with a dull knife. That's as close to a whetstone I've ever come. I'm thinking seriously of purchasing a whetstone. My grandfather was a file-maker and used various files and steels to sharpen anything you can think of. He also made all the knives my grandparents used in their kitchen from scrap steel from the factory. He was extremely skilled. I miss that kind of attention to detail and quality today. I've taught my son everything my grandfather taught me, but I don't have his files, so I have to use other tools, so I'm thinking of going to whetstones..
Is it true that with water stones that you can actually feel the “suction” when you have your angle matched right? A lot of ppl tell me they have more feel. Is this what they are referring to?
haha On on scandi grind, you can feel it very slightly if your stone is PERFECTLY flattened. On any other grind, no. Their is barely any surface contact, so there isn't anything to feel.
I just started looking into getting myself some better kitchen knives and want to keep them sharp. The honing steel can only do so much. I been watching your videos and want to buy a set of whetstones and learn to use them. What starter stones would be best for this??
Hey J.T! For my chisels and planes, I work up to 6000, and then a compounded strop. They are hair-shaving sharp. That level isn't necessary, but many high level wood craftsman use similar edges. I believe diamond stones tend give an edge roughly 250 grit lower than water stones of the same grit. For example, a 1250 grit diamond stone would leave a finish comparable to a 1000 grit water stone. DMT's tend to work more harshly, due to the diamonds aggressiveness.
When you say you work up to 6000, do you start at 1000? Or do you start at lower grit water stone? What if the tool is in really rough shape? Will a water stone do the trick?
Great questions. If my edges are just a little dull, with no dents or dings of any kind, I may just touch up the edge on the 6000. Starting at 1000 if its pretty dull, or if there is a tiny nic or something. I would go lower if the tool was really damaged. I have even started with a file before!
Heavier work on a 1000 grit? I'm only a begginer but it takes forever to get a very dull knife sharp on a 1000grit, the thing is though I have these cheap no name stones from ebay and I'm guessing that not every 1000 grit cuts the same, chosera 1000 or shapton surely work much better, so maybe its the quality of the grit or stone that matters rather than just the grit.
Hey! I've been watching your videos like crazy and I'm gonna buy whetstone of your recommendation, messing 1000/6000 grid. Unfortunately Woodstock brand is not possible to get in my country, only brand with reasonable price is King's Sun Tiger. Question I'd like to ask is regarding dimensions, would you recommend bigger one with these dimensions 207 x 66 x 36 mm, or smaller one - 205 x 50 x 25 mm? Thank you in advance
Hey Stefek! Thanks for the support in watching my videos! King makes a great stone, in my experience. For stones, I think a bigger stone would be better. Lasts longer, and more enjoyable to use. I would always choose the bigger stone! :-) Good luck!
Weiderfan Thanks mate, really appreciate your quick response. I'm gonna have your advice on my mind when I'll be buying that whetstone. Have a great day
Hey Weiderfan! My King whetstone just arrived and I tried it out already on few of my pocket knives. I have two questions though, do you put any pressure on the knife when you are sharpening it or not and let it just slide freely? Because, unfortunately, when I angle the knife to sharpen the tip I managed to make few small scratches and that might be either from the pressure or the angle. I guess I shouldn't be making scartches in to the stone if I am doing it right, huh? :-D So, no pressure or just a little? Also I cannot make knives hair-splitting sharp as you do but I will try to work it out!
Hey! Glad you're enjoying your new stone. You can definitely put some pressure on the knife when sharpening. More pressure = faster cutting. But also tends to wear your stone faster. Yeah, be careful not to gouge your stone. too steep an angle will do that. I'd recommend using very little pressure until you get used to keeping an angle and the different techniques
faultroy what the hell are you talking about?!?! 320 grit? The grits you are talking about makes you sound like you have no idea what you are talking about. If I were you I wouldn’t give anybody new to sharpening knives ANY advice.
Yeah the Kings are nice, although they do tend to cut slowly. More slowly than the Woodstock. Perhaps that would be better for beginners though, as it is more forgiving. Thanks for watching!
Kyle I think your reply here answers my question but have you done an A/B comparison of the woodstock and king? You have inspired me to buy one today and deciding between the two! Thank you in advance and for the great videos!
actually they are water stones , years ago wet stones where ment for any sharpening on the high polishinf grit whicch is now called honeing but years ago was called and spelled Whet stone for the soung it makes when fine honing
Rough Rooster Knife Sharpening Have tried, can do, takes too long, but can most certainly be done. I've even reprofiled a hatchet when I was a beginner with a 1k. Sharpening is pretty therapeutic for me so I suppose that is the primary reason I can spend so much time on a single project.
Thank you! Very clear.
I am a long-time knife collector and enthusiasts. I have fixed and sharpen my own knives for over 30 years. I have always used natural stones, some carbide and ceramics to do my sharpening. I've always came out with a phenomenal blade. I was watching a couple of your videos and you convinced me to try a silicone stone. I've been working with one for about 3 weeks. This stone has absolutely amazed me! I have went from working my ass off to get a nice finish and edge, to a much easier and cleaner method. I am so glad I checked out your videos and purchased a synthetic stone. I am now honing to a sharpness that is past scary. Not only are they as sharp or sharper than ever they also have a much better look when finished. Wanted to let you know and tell you I appreciate your time. It is help me a lot. I am over 40 and just now tuning in my methods a little more. Thanks again.
BTW, ABOUT HOW MANY SHARPENING SHOULD ONE GET FROM A SYNTHETIC STONE? I KNOW IT ALL VARIES JUST LOOKING FOR AN ESTIMATION. HAVE A GOOD ONE BUDDY!
Hey Matt! Thanks so much for sharing your story buddy. I appreciate it.
These synthetic stones are still my favorite, big time! I absolutely love them. However, I think you have an even better perspective than myself. You have really put in the work for years on other types, so you have an excellent set of information to compare. I'm glad to hear you have come to the same conclusion after testing.
As for number of sharpenings, oh boy, I wouldn't know. Years and years worth. Hundreds and hundred of sharpening sessions. Probably a couple thousand knives, on average, would be my guess. Let me know if you get there before me! haha
Just picked up the steelex stone on your recommendation. Excited to try it out! I've only had pocket stones to work on. :) Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm & skill.
Love the videos. Keep them up! I bought a guide rod sharpening kit and wasn't happy with it. Found your videos and bought the stone in the link. I find this method much more gratifying and with much better results. Thank you for the info and help. Very much enjoy watching all of your vids. Cheers from Edmonton.
Its amazing how in depth you could go with this topic if you want to. Way to far really for these introductory videos, and really to the point where in information doesn't actually have much practical application. Like how stropping works on the microscopic level, nobody needs to know that to successfully strop an edge to perfection. Looking forward to this series continuing.
+111raybartlett Yeah I know eh? I could have rambled on forever. The next video, the "how to use" video will be tough. What information to include, and what will just take up time. I could make a 40 minute video giving a pretty detailed methodology but who would watch it? Also, like you said, much of the information you acquire over a long period of time isn't entirely practical. ALSO, (the funny part), much of the information you and I have acquired comes not from NEED, but just our curiosity and personal drive to answer any question that pops into our mind! haha We have to analyse the tiniest of details!
I enjoy using water stones. Great video.
+Jade Schafer Thanks Jade! Still another few videos to arrive for this series! Stay tuned ;-)
Weiderfan looking forward to it :)
great primer on stones! I've been really getting into sharpening the past few weeks. such an involved art, you're always getting better! nothing more satisfying than cutting an "s"in phone book paper when your done!
+Lets Talk Pocket Knives! It is definitely a rewarding skill set my friend! And there is so much to learn!
I completely agree! A 1000/6000 grit stone is a good all-round solution, I use one like shown in the video.
I admire people who have that much time to play around with 4-5 stones and 2 strops when sharpening a knife. My method works for me, Keeping that many stones is a waste of money, waste of time to use, I on't believe that it will provide significantly better results.
Excellent advice! Only just found this vid after subbing but luckily already ordered the 1000/6000 King (the right choice) that you recommended along with the Woodstock in an earlier comment reply. Going to check out your other vids now to see what i've been missing! Love hearing people who have a passion and knowledge of there skills/art. ATB from the UK.
Choosing a present for my dad, this has been very helpful indeed.
I'm glad Joseph! I hope your Dad enjoys whatever you buy him!! :-)
Great video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. You cleared up my grit questions and just pulled the trigger on a 1000/6000 synthetic stone.
Awesome Nick! Glad to hear it bud. If you have any other questions, just ask em' below :-) Id be happy to help bro!
I would normally consider 220 grit a coarse stone for removing chips, not 800. Maybe it's because you professionally sharpen other people's blades so you need to really get a screaming mirrored edge, whereas I'm fine with a toothier one.
All i'm missing is a nice flat and broad diamond stone - I've got a few grits of larger bench stones. I've got a few of those EZ Lap stick diamond sharpeners for kits and knife sheath pouches, but looking for something bigger.
eze lap makes some nice larger flat ones, for a half decent price!
one thing you forgot to mention in your video , for reprofiling knife bevels you need some lover grits ranging from 120-400 depending on how much metal needs to be removed and how fast you want it done, it would be a 3 step process, for example 320 , 1000 then 3000 or 6000 for polishing, and some leather strop wouldn't hurt :D cheers
Very thorough as are your other videos I've watched so far. Had to sub to see more. Thank you.
I have a Shun Combination 1,000/6,000 grit soak stone, and two Naniwa Super stones. These are splash and go. These are in 220, and 10,000 grit.
Really helpful for beginners, thanks mane
Very nice detailed pitch for stones! I think anyone looking to get into stone sharpening would do well to check this video out!!!
Great video buddy. Very formal. :)
Be well
Craig
+Forestwalker111 It is my goal to convert the world to traditional whetstone sharpening!
Very knowledgeable. I was given a stone set about 30 yrs. ago. They are mounted in a nice wooden box that's hinged so you can flip from one to the other. Any idea how I can tell what grit they might be. There are no mfg. mark's anywhere ?
Excellent information my friend, you are slowly but surely pushing me towards the inevitable here haha. At least I will be well informed and shouldn't make too many noob mistakes :)
+EveryDay Knife Guy Thanks buddy! By the time this series is finished, you'll start out sharpening at a master level! ;-) wax on, wax off! haha Currently editing the next in the series right now. Its a goodie! ;-)
I greatly appreciate your videos!
Not sure if you’ll get to reply to this but I really want to know which whet stone I should buy for a 1000/6000 combo or just a great stone that will get the job done profiling an edge and then honing a mirror edge.
Preferably $20-$50. Any recommendations will surely be appreciated. I am new at sharpening and I want to learn using a whet stone. Thanx and joyous blessings to you and yours!
Great stuff buddy. I really enjoy watching your channel.
+The Griffin Benchmark Thanks so much GB! I really appreciate that!
I am using one of the lost seeing stones - you know one of the ones not accounted for ...
Do you still use this stone? If not what stone would you recommend? I'm pretty new to sharpening with limited experience. But want quality stones. Thanks
question, on the beginning side where i start grinding on hard stone to get a burr,
do i continue the other side with the same stone untill there's a burr coming to the other side,
or do i continue with a finer stone to get rid of the burr, or do i continue with finer stone to get the burr on the beginning side?
haha that's a lot of questions! Sharpen on one side until a burr appears. Sharpen on the other side until you get an even finish all the way down to the existing burr.
I know haha sorry man! Just got my stones 2 days ago. Seems like practice is the answer.
Feel kinda bad tho since skandi grinds suppose to be one of the easiest grinds.
I'm just gonna continue untill i got it right, possibly untill no more blade left.. It's a 15,- Mora perfect for practice.
Might gonna pick up a few more, it starts out as a hobby ends up like obsession.
Great video Sir !! I'm in the market for a good stone myself and I appreciate you going into detail as you did! Cheers my friend !,,,Spook
+maritimespook Thanks a ton Spook! I put the link to my stone in the description if you're interested. Its a phenomenal one-stop-shop. it seems people are realizing it, because when I bought it, I got it for 39, and now it has risen consistently, currently at 59!
this is the first video of his i've seen. im not familiar with him or his channel, but hi accent is interesting. sounds like some Irish and Canadian maybe?
I'm from Newfoundland, Canada. :-) So, yes you're hearing a hint of Irish in there :-)
Hey Kyle I just got a Rich-Con Finest sharpening stone. I am pretty new to the sharpening game and so I am not sure which type of Whetstone this is. It is a dark brown and is fairly soft. Any info would be great!
Yeah are you doing where would I buy the whetstones
Thanks! Big help. Keep it up!
+FailSafe Thanks!
Do you only use the nagura for the 6000 grit? What's the purpose of it? And do you need to use it every time you use the 6000 grit side?
Which one is finest, Arkansas translucent or Arkansas black surgical? Dans whetstone said black and preyda said translucent, or the other way around. I bought one of each and I can't really tell a difference, thanks.
Knife sharpening doesn't seem to be a widely used skill anymore. A lot of people I know have the dullest knives! I hate cooking in other people's kitchens unless I'm familiar with their knives. In a pinch, I use the back side of a china or stoneware plate where the unfinished edge is located. It sharpens a dull kitchen knife right up. I sharpen my kitchen knives with each use, not a ton, just 3-6 passes on each edge, and I never have to deal with a dull knife. That's as close to a whetstone I've ever come. I'm thinking seriously of purchasing a whetstone.
My grandfather was a file-maker and used various files and steels to sharpen anything you can think of. He also made all the knives my grandparents used in their kitchen from scrap steel from the factory. He was extremely skilled. I miss that kind of attention to detail and quality today. I've taught my son everything my grandfather taught me, but I don't have his files, so I have to use other tools, so I'm thinking of going to whetstones..
Is it true that with water stones that you can actually feel the “suction” when you have your angle matched right? A lot of ppl tell me they have more feel. Is this what they are referring to?
haha On on scandi grind, you can feel it very slightly if your stone is PERFECTLY flattened. On any other grind, no. Their is barely any surface contact, so there isn't anything to feel.
I just started looking into getting myself some better kitchen knives and want to keep them sharp. The honing steel can only do so much. I been watching your videos and want to buy a set of whetstones and learn to use them. What starter stones would be best for this??
Hey Mike, a good combination stone like a Woodstock 1000/6000 or a king 1000/6000 is a great place to start! Best of luck!
What grit or grits for wood planes and chisels? I've got some DMT diamond bench stones but was curious about comparable water and oil stones.
Hey J.T! For my chisels and planes, I work up to 6000, and then a compounded strop. They are hair-shaving sharp. That level isn't necessary, but many high level wood craftsman use similar edges. I believe diamond stones tend give an edge roughly 250 grit lower than water stones of the same grit. For example, a 1250 grit diamond stone would leave a finish comparable to a 1000 grit water stone. DMT's tend to work more harshly, due to the diamonds aggressiveness.
When you say you work up to 6000, do you start at 1000? Or do you start at lower grit water stone? What if the tool is in really rough shape? Will a water stone do the trick?
Great questions. If my edges are just a little dull, with no dents or dings of any kind, I may just touch up the edge on the 6000. Starting at 1000 if its pretty dull, or if there is a tiny nic or something. I would go lower if the tool was really damaged. I have even started with a file before!
Heavier work on a 1000 grit? I'm only a begginer but it takes forever to get a very dull knife sharp on a 1000grit, the thing is though I have these cheap no name stones from ebay and I'm guessing that not every 1000 grit cuts the same, chosera 1000 or shapton surely work much better, so maybe its the quality of the grit or stone that matters rather than just the grit.
Dragan Pastrovic you have to have a much lower grit
Hey! I've been watching your videos like crazy and I'm gonna buy whetstone of your recommendation, messing 1000/6000 grid. Unfortunately Woodstock brand is not possible to get in my country, only brand with reasonable price is King's Sun Tiger. Question I'd like to ask is regarding dimensions, would you recommend bigger one with these dimensions 207 x 66 x 36 mm, or smaller one - 205 x 50 x 25 mm? Thank you in advance
Hey Stefek! Thanks for the support in watching my videos! King makes a great stone, in my experience. For stones, I think a bigger stone would be better. Lasts longer, and more enjoyable to use. I would always choose the bigger stone! :-) Good luck!
Weiderfan Thanks mate, really appreciate your quick response. I'm gonna have your advice on my mind when I'll be buying that whetstone. Have a great day
Hey Weiderfan! My King whetstone just arrived and I tried it out already on few of my pocket knives. I have two questions though, do you put any pressure on the knife when you are sharpening it or not and let it just slide freely? Because, unfortunately, when I angle the knife to sharpen the tip I managed to make few small scratches and that might be either from the pressure or the angle. I guess I shouldn't be making scartches in to the stone if I am doing it right, huh? :-D So, no pressure or just a little? Also I cannot make knives hair-splitting sharp as you do but I will try to work it out!
Hey! Glad you're enjoying your new stone. You can definitely put some pressure on the knife when sharpening. More pressure = faster cutting. But also tends to wear your stone faster. Yeah, be careful not to gouge your stone. too steep an angle will do that. I'd recommend using very little pressure until you get used to keeping an angle and the different techniques
faultroy what the hell are you talking about?!?! 320 grit? The grits you are talking about makes you sound like you have no idea what you are talking about. If I were you I wouldn’t give anybody new to sharpening knives ANY advice.
I go 1000 4000 8000 but would have bought the 1000 6000 had I seen this before hand. What u think? Is my setup OK ?
Could go 1000 3000 4000 8000 cuz their all doubles should I be doing that? Plz let me kno what u think I would appreciate it cheers.
your setup is just fine bud!
Thnx a lot I appreciate it!!
will 3000grit work for sharpening?
Absolutely
Ever forgot to fix your hair before you go somewhere? Well your knife is a mirror! Lol
my favorite stone is "THE KING KDS 1000/6000 WHETSTONE" it is awesome. And it's cheap...
Yeah the Kings are nice, although they do tend to cut slowly. More slowly than the Woodstock. Perhaps that would be better for beginners though, as it is more forgiving. Thanks for watching!
Weiderfan great video. Keep them coming !!!
Thanks!
Kyle I think your reply here answers my question but have you done an A/B comparison of the woodstock and king? You have inspired me to buy one today and deciding between the two! Thank you in advance and for the great videos!
I need to shave my balls with an axe
hey weiderfan how is your stone called
Hey Fred! The link is in the description below the video, but its the Woodstock 1000/6000
do you work in tech. you remind me of a low level comp engineer that i used to manage.
actually they are water stones , years ago wet stones where ment for any sharpening on the high polishinf grit whicch is now called honeing but years ago was called and spelled Whet stone for the soung it makes when fine honing
You cant reprofile on 1k grit
You actually can, but nothing super major. You would want to look to a 400# for that
Why would you want to on a 1000 grit ? Not worth the effort to reprofile. Make your life easier get a 400 grit.
yeah, but stingemiesters will be stingemiesters.
Rough Rooster Knife Sharpening Have tried, can do, takes too long, but can most certainly be done. I've even reprofiled a hatchet when I was a beginner with a 1k. Sharpening is pretty therapeutic for me so I suppose that is the primary reason I can spend so much time on a single project.
who are you looking at??? not us.